On May 13, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced a landmark $450M settlement with the 3M manufacturing company to resolve damage from PFAS. According to the DEP,…
Chemicals & Emerging Contaminants
ASDWA and AWWA PFAS Treatment Framework
Compiles science on PFAS treatment and best practices for piloting treatment to inform the drinking water sector on streamlining the permit approval process and to help systems evaluate their PFAS…
ECOS Press Release on U.S. EPA Announcement of PFAS Actions
ECOS released a press release in response to EPA announcement to prioritize action with states on PFAS.
ECOS Press Release on ECOS’ Compendium of State PFAS Actions
ECOS published a Compendium on State PFAS Actions, outlining state efforts to protect human health through policies and science.
ECOS Compendium of State PFAS Actions
This document is a guide on state actions on PFAS across all topic areas. It will help states and other stakeholders learn more about state actions on PFAS and promote understanding of the critical work states do.
Resolution 01-6: State Access to Confidential Business Information under the Toxic Substances Control Act
This resolution, among other actions, urges U.S. EPA to review and substantiate claims of CBI under TSCA in a timely manner and urges EPA to work with states and territories…
Arizona Recognized for Permitting, Water Quality, and Recycling Innovations
Four Arizona DEQ projects have garnered recognition as finalists for the 2025 Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Awards.
Stakeholder Meeting Facilitation for Issues Related to PFAS and Biosolids
Reports on conversations among state regulators, wastewater utilities, solid waste organizations, and EPA on PFAS in municipal biosolids.
2024 Draft PFAS Human Health Water Quality Criteria
Recommends water quality criteria protective of human health for PFOA, PFOS, and PFBS.
Draft Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment for PFOA and PFOS
Reflect’s on EPA’s latest scientific understanding of potential risks to human health and the environment posed by PFOA and PFOS in sewage sludge/biosolids that is sland applied, surface disposed, or…
