The EPA set limits on PFAS: What does it mean for you?
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced enforceable limits on PFAS in drinking water. PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a class of man-made chemicals that have been widely used since the 1940s. PFAS are stable in water and have a strong chemical bond that resists degradation, earning them the unfortunate but apt nickname of forever chemicals. From non-stick cookware and stain-proof fabric to fire-fighting foam, countless products and industries use PFAS for their repellant properties.
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There are more than 12,000 PFAS chemicals, but the EPA’s regulation sets limits on six (perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), PFNA, PFHxS, PFBS, and HFPO-DA (GenX Chemicals)) that have been linked to health issues, such as cancer, high cholesterol, and developmental damage in infants and children.
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The regulation includes Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), which are legally enforceable limits, and MCL Goals, which are non-enforceable public health goals.In short, municipal water systems will be required to monitor for PFAS, notify the public of the levels in their water supply, and remove them if they’re found above allowable levels within the next five years.
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Plus, the announcement comes with \\$1 billion in grants to help municipalities and private well owners conduct initial testing and treatment. We'll be sharing information with you in the coming weeks on how you should respond, what to expect, and what kinds of water filtration systems can reduce PFAS in water.
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\xa0In the meantime, check out our resources below and reach out to ourwater expertsif you have any questions!\xa0 
