ECOS, ACWA, ASDWA, and ASTSWMO commented on U.S. EPA’s proposed rule on Changes to Reporting Requirements: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and to Supplier Notifications for Chemicals of Special Concern; Community…
Chemicals & Emerging Contaminants
Press Statement on ECOS Reports: PFAS in Biosolids and State Research Needs
This press release announces two major reports highlighting state enviornmental initiatives. The first identifies state efforts and opportunities for action on PFAS in biosolids, and the second details the results…
PFAS in Biosolids: A Review of State Efforts & Opportunities for Action
For years, states have been actively working to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in a variety of environmental media. One recent challenge is the management of solids, which…
Hawaii Updates PFAS Environmental Action Levels
The Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) in December updated its PFAS Environmental Action Levels (EALs). The updates include adding soil and groundwater action levels for 6:2 Fluorotelomer sulfonate (an action…
Pennsylvania Sets PFAS Maximum Contaminant Level
Pennsylvania on January 14 published its final Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) rule, setting limits of 14 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and 18 ppt for PFOS in drinking water.…
Arizona Pilots Innovative Program on PFAS Firefighting Foam
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) announced this week its launch of a “take-back and replace” pilot program to assist select fire departments by removing, disposing of, and replacing…
Press Statement on PFAS in Biosolids
This press statement announces ECOS’ efforts to survey its members on state legislative and regulatory landscapes, monitoring and treatment processes, testing and analysis protocols, and risk communication needs as they…
Arizona to Test Every Public Water System for PFAS
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has announced an agreement with the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA) to direct $3M of Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF) to…
State Innovation Video: Maryland Fish Collection & Tissue Sampling for PCBs
New Jersey Files Enforcement Actions as EJ Rules Move toward Finalization
New Jersey recently announced seven new enforcement actions in environmental justice communities across the state. The actions come as the state prepares to close the comment period on proposed rules…
