On May 14, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its latest plans to address PFAS contamination in drinking water. Specifically, the EPA plans to retain the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation...more
Regulation Would Apply to PFOA, PFOS, GenX, PFBS, PFHxS, and PFNA -
On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new primary drinking water regulations for six of the most common per- and...more
3/16/2023
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Advisories Apply to PFOA, PFOS, GenX and PFBS -
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new drinking water health advisories for four of the most common per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...more
New Thresholds Impact Wider Swath of Public Water Suppliers -
Yesterday the California State Water Resources Control Board lowered its Response Levels for PFAS in drinking water to 10 parts per trillion for PFOA and 40...more
2/7/2020
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New Response Thresholds and Regulations in the Works for Public Water Suppliers -
California has now established the strictest notice levels for PFAS substances of any state in the U.S., and is moving to establish new...more
A recent decision by the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (Hawai'i Wildlife Fund v. County of Maui) created a new standard for permitting under the Clean Water Act — one that captures discharges from point sources through...more
6/22/2018
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The State Water Resources Control Board released a draft Safe Drinking Water Plan for California. The draft plan assesses the quality of the state's drinking water, identifies specific water quality problems, analyzes known...more