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Last week the EPA issued new national drinking water standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The EPA has indicated that this rule is anticipated to reduce PFAS exposure for approximately 100 million people. Here’s what you need to know: • The regulation covers five individual PFAS chemicals (PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA), in addition to PFAS mixtures. • Public water systems have three years to complete the compliance requirements, with specific milestones for monitoring and action. • The EPA estimates that thousands of public drinking water systems subject to this rule, will have to take action to reduce PFAS and meet the new standards. Thankfully, you don’t have to do it alone! At Haley Ward Inc, our team of scientists and engineers are experienced with PFAS investigation, monitoring, and treatment systems. We are prepared to help water systems navigate these new regulations, from monitoring PFAS levels to implementing effective measures to keep water safe. To learn more, please visit the link below #haleyward #PFAS #drinkingwater

📜 New Maryland Legislation Targets PFAS in Biosolids 🏞️ PFAS, including PFOS and PFOA, are synthetic chemicals found in everyday products like cookware, packaging, and firefighting foam. Over time, they have made their way into our environment 🌍—contaminating soil, water, and even our food chain 🍽️. These chemicals are known to persist and can accumulate in the human body, posing potential health risks 🏥 💧 Maryland’s New Law is taking action! By October 1, 2024, the state will begin strict testing, monitoring, and mitigation protocols to reduce PFAS contamination in biosolids—waste from wastewater treatment plants that’s used as fertilizer. Here’s what’s coming: 🔎 PFAS testing protocols for industrial users by Jan 1, 2025 ⚖️ Action levels for industrial discharge by June 1, 2025 🌱 Mitigation plans for biosolids land application by Sept 1, 2025 💡 New sampling and reporting requirements for waste water treatment plans 🔬 EPA Method 1633 will be used to monitor PFAS levels in biosolids, ensuring safe land applications and reducing environmental risk. Stay informed, stay proactive 🌱 #Eurofins #EnvironmentTesting #TestingForLife #PFAS

#PFAS, including #PFOS and #PFOA, are synthetic chemicals found in everyday products like #Cookware, #Packaging, and #FirefightingFoam. Over time, they have made their way into our environment 🌍—contaminating #Soil, #Water, and even our #FoodChain 🍽️. These chemicals are known to persist and can accumulate in the human body, posing potential health risks 🏥 🔬 EPA Method 1633 will be used to monitor PFAS levels in biosolids, ensuring safe land applications and reducing environmental risk. Stay informed, stay proactive 🌱 #Eurofins #EnvironmentTesting #TestingForLife #PFAS

News articles about PFAS treatment are becoming more frequent as the EPA sets to finalize strict drinking water limits. According to new research from Global Water Intelligence (GWI) , the PFAS treatment market has explosive growth potential, with the market projected to soar past $10 billion by 2030. GWI has identified $2.9 billion in PFAS-related projects that applied for federal funding in 2023 alone. Suppliers need to rapidly scale up to meet this demand as utilities strive to achieve compliance. Various treatment approaches will be needed, but production and logistics will be critical. The PFAS treatment market represents one of the most dynamic opportunities in the water sector for the next decade and beyond. #PFAS #watertreatment #EPA #GlobalWaterIntelligence

The EPA proposes to classify nine PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," as hazardous substances due to their health risks, including cancer and thyroid disorders. This action, based on the chemicals' persistence and accumulation in the environment, highlights the urgency of addressing PFAS contamination in U.S. tap water and other areas. The move will impact manufacturing processes and water safety. The proposal is open for public comment under docket number EPA-HQ-OLEM-2023-0278, follows evidence linking PFAS to various toxic effects and a major 10 billion legal settlement by 3M. https://lnkd.in/gFAK5hWv

Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new regulatory drinking water standards to protect communities from harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (#PFAS), also known as #ForeverChemicals. WaterSurplus stands ready to help. We work with engineering firms and local water utilities to identify the optimal short- and long-term temporary PFAS treatment options so that utilities with limited water treatment capacity can continue to deliver healthy, clean water while we help them develop a permanent treatment solution. Temporary skidded or trailer-based treatment systems are available for quick deployment. Depending on the water analysis and site-specific details, we offer granular activated carbon, ion exchange, and high-efficiency RO-based PFAS treatment. Contact one of our PFAS experts to discuss your unique situation. #water #watertreatment

🚰Can water utilities meet the EPA's new standard for PFAS? 💱Getting Forever Chemicals Out of Water is Expensive By Charles Schmidt, Undark Magazine - Jan 15, 2024 8:51am PST 💦Excerpt "... a tougher standard is expected early this year. That's when the US Environmental Protection Agency is set to finalize an enforceable cap on PFAS in drinking water that will require GAUD and thousands of other utilities around the country to update their treatment methods. The standard, which in regulatory terms is called a maximum contaminant level, or MCL, limits permissible amounts of the two most studied and ubiquitous PFAS compounds—PFOA and PFOS—to just 4 ppt in drinking water each. Roughly equivalent to a single drop in five Olympic-size swimming pools, this is the lowest concentration that current analytical instruments can reliably detect "within specific limits of precision and accuracy during routine laboratory operating conditions," according to the EPA. Four other PFAS—PFHxS, PFNA, PFBS, and HFPO-DA (otherwise known as GenX Chemicals)—will be regulated by combining their acceptable levels into a single value. Utilities will have three to five years to bring their systems into compliance..." By Charles Schmidt, Undark Magazine - Jan 15, 2024 8:51am PST Arstechnica.com https://lnkd.in/g98e7Ms4 💡What are the health effects of PFAS? https://lnkd.in/gwjGCPVY #drinkingwater #epa #foreverchemicals #pfas #pfasfree #pfos #pfoa #genxchemicals #pfasremoval #epa #wellwater #groundwater #waterways #municipalwater #utilities #householdproducts #householddust #mcl #contaminants

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced its first-ever national, legally enforceable standards for drinking water concerning "forever chemicals." The EPA has established near-zero maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which is expected to significantly influence PFAS regulation. Water systems adhering to state standards will need to meet these stricter federal MCLs. Achieving compliance with these new standards is projected to cost billions of dollars due to the extensive treatment required to reduce PFAS levels in drinking water. Follow the link below to learn more: https://ow.ly/Mjbe50RPoNq Does your business or utility need help adhering to these new regulations? We have a solution to help you address your PFAS challenges! Onvector has an affordable solution for addressing PFAS compliance issues using its Plasma Vortex Destruction technology. Our Plasma Vortex technology is reliable, energy efficient and cost effective. Learn more by watching the video: https://ow.ly/a3jV50RPoNp Contact us today for more information: https://ow.ly/7rLF50RPoNo #PFAS #PlasmaVortex

PFAS has become a hot-button topic in today's marketplace. PFAS exclusions have now become commonplace on our casualty and environmental placements for both contractors and manufacturers. However there are still some markets that can consider quoting the exposure with proper underwriting information. We do our very best to identify those potential markets for our clients whenever possible. Thanks to Daniel Drennan for his fine work authoring this timely article. #environmentalinsurance #earthday #wehelpyouwin https://lnkd.in/eKtKVGHi

Hundreds of drinking water systems exceed new PFAS standards. It could grow to thousands. After more than a year of collecting test results for toxic “forever chemicals,” the Environmental Protection Agency says almost 300 of America’s public drinking water systems including some that serve hundreds of thousands of people exceeded newly established annual limits. That means these water utilities may need to start filtering their water or find new sources to comply with new rules limiting PFAS, or per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Last month, the EPA estimated that one in 10 – or more than 6,000 – systems may eventually need to take some sort of corrective action to rid their water of PFAS. Follow the link below to learn more: https://ow.ly/tZpm50S2334 Follow the link below to learn more about how Onvector is helping pave the way to destroy PFAS using its Plasma Vortex Technology to address customer’s concerns of meeting new regulatory expectations. https://ow.ly/u3lL50S2335 #PFAS #EPA