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When evaluating potential PFAS costs, wastewater utility leaders may have questions about regulations and the cost recovery options available to them. In this Q&A video, we answer the most common inquiries from clean water decision-makers. #pfas #wastewater #utilities

Thanks to the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) for the opportunity to speak at #2024EMC last week!

So far in 2024, at least 11 states have enacted new laws restricting the use of PFAS in consumer products and/or professional firefighting foam. This may help reduce sources of these “forever chemicals” in the environment and drinking water, but there is still a long road ahead to clean up contamination. #pfas #cleanwater

This Water Online article shares helpful insights into public water systems’ ongoing efforts to hold PFAS manufacturers accountable for contamination cleanup costs. Many systems are turning to legal strategies as a funding solution to shift the financial burden away from their utilities and ratepayers. #waterutilities #water #PFAS

NJCM Business Council Spotlight: SL Environmental Law Group, PC SL Environmental Law Group specializes in water contamination litigation, helping municipalities and utilities recover contamination clean-up costs. They assist New Jersey’s local governments tackle complex water contamination challenges to protect public health and safety. For more information, visit SL Environmental Law Group’s website, www.slenvironment.com, and learn how they can support your community. #NJCM #njmayors #BusinessCouncil #LeadershipCouncil #localgovernment

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small businesses, governments, and nonprofits to provide advice and recommendations on the development of national drinking water regulations for #perchlorate. This article in WaterWorld Magazine provides more information. #EPA

PFAS contamination in wastewater and biosolids has garnered increasing attention from regulators and the public in recent years, putting wastewater operators at risk of high costs and potential liability. In this article in Waste360, York Sewer District Superintendent Philip Tucker and SL Senior Partner Ken Sansone sound off on the PFAS dilemma and strategies to protect utilities and ratepayers from financial risk. #PFAS #wastewater #biosolids #utilities

Last week, the U.S. #EPA proposed to add 16 individual #PFAS and 15 PFAS categories representing more than 100 individual PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Many drinking water systems, wastewater systems, and airports are seeking to hold polluting manufacturers accountable for #PFAS cleanup costs. This article provides a helpful update for entities navigating the cost recovery process.

The City of Lindsay has reached a $9.5 million settlement with SQM North America Corporation, a subsidiary of Chilean mining giant Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile. This lawsuit aimed to recover the costs associated with removing the toxic chemical #perchlorate from the city's drinking water supply, which is restricted in California to very low levels. SL Environmental Law Group is proud to have represented the City of Lindsay in this important case, ensuring that the financial burden of cleaning up the water resources is not passed on to its residents. This article in WaterWorld Magazine provides more details.