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.…
Chemicals & Emerging Contaminants
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…
Resolution 16-3: On Implementing the Toxic Substances Control Act Reforms
In this resolution ECOS urges EPA to work with states in key areas of TSCA implementation including chemicals prioritization and risk methodologies; urges EPA to limit its preemption of state…
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…
New Mexico Court Affirms State Rights in PFAS RCRA Ruling
Last week, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico issued an opinion favorable to state rights in a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) lawsuit disputing the terms…
ECOS Letter to EPA on Draft FY23-24 National Program Guidances
This letter includes comments ECOS submitted to U.S. EPA on its draft FY23-24 National Program Guidances (NPGs).
Oregon Wraps Up Successful Community Outreach Event on PCBs
After several months of conversations with the Cathedral Park community, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has made progress towards addressing PCB soil contamination and protecting community health. As…
