While the CERCLA rule targets existing polluted sites, the PFASNational Drinking WaterStandardAct ensures future exposure is limited through clear, enforceable drinking water protections.
ANNUAL REPORT SHOWS PWD'S WATER QUALITY MET ALL DRINKING WATER STANDARDS ... The CCR is a comprehensive annual report detailing where PWD's water comes from, what it contains and how it compares to drinking water standards set by the state.
Legislators, Governor Hochul and the NYSDepartment of Health to assert their power to implement EPA’s original standards and timeline for all six PFAS chemicals immediately ....
A day after US PresidentDonald Trump's administration announced it was scrapping existing limits on several toxic "forever chemicals" in drinking water, a top official said new standards would be drawn up -- and may end up even stricter ... .
"We share the goal of protecting access to safe drinking water for all Americans, and we strongly support the establishment of a science-based drinking water standard for PFOA and PFOS.
Public health and environment advocates have expressed dismay that water suppliers would enter litigation opposing the drinking water standards, as Newsday previously reported.