Recommends water quality criteria protective of human health for PFOA, PFOS, and PFBS.
Clean Water
EPA “How-To” for NPDES Permit Writers
Provides a framework for states and other NPDES permit writers on implementing technology-based effluent limitations for PFAS and other pollutants of emerging concern.
USGS Predictive Model of PFAS in Water
Reports national estimates of PFAS occurrence in untreated groundwater that supplies water to public and private wells (e.g., drinking water sources) to help the public, water suppiers, and regulators understand…
Western States Water Council PFAS Roundtable Summary
Summarizes the discussion of the January 18, 2023 states-only roundtable discussion on PFAS challenges and opportunities for coordination and policy resolution.
EPA Memo to States on Addressing PFAS Discharges in NPDES Permits
Encourages states to use NPDES authorities to address PFAS pollution via monitoring and best management practices. Follows up an April 2022 memo to EPA regions on addressing discharges in EPA-issued…
U.S. EPA Amended BABA Public Interest Waiver
Amended Public Interest Waiver of Section 70914(a) of P.L. 117-58, Build America, BuyAmerica Act, 2021 for State Revolving Fund and Water Infrastructure Projects thatInitiated Design Planning prior to May 14,…
EPA Memo on Addressing PFAS Discharges in EPA-Issued NPDES Permits
Details how EPA regional water division directors should address PFAS discharges. Precedes a December 2022 memo encouraging states to include PFAS in NPDES permits.
