EPA Announces Nearly $1 Billion in Funding to Address PFAS
The EPA has announced nearly $1 billion in new funding to states to address PFAS contamination in drinking water. The agency also issued two proposed rules for public comment as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts.
The funding is intended to help states implement strategies to detect and mitigate PFAS in water systems. This is a critical component of the EPA's national strategy to address emerging contaminants in the water sector.
In addition to the funding, the agency has introduced new proposed rules that are currently open for public comment. These regulations are expected to set new standards for water quality and treatment requirements.
Utility providers are encouraged to review the proposed rules and participate in the comment process. The EPA's actions highlight the increasing regulatory focus on PFAS and its impact on water infrastructure.
Hawaii Wastewater Branch Updates Intended Use Plan for 2027
The Hawaii Department of Health's Wastewater Branch has released its Intended Use Plan for the 2027 State Fiscal Year. The plan outlines the allocation of Clean Water State Revolving Fund resources for upcoming wastewater infrastructure projects.
Source: Hawaii Department of Health
EPA Rescinds 2022 PFAS Guidance for Permitting
In August 2026, the U.S. EPA rescinded a 2022 nonbinding guidance document that had provided state permitting authorities with standard language for addressing PFAS in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits. This action was described as part of a broader, systematic review of agency guidance documents.
Source: Waste Dive
EPA Rescinds 2022 Guidance on PFAS Wastewater Monitoring
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has rescinded a 2022 guidance document that provided states with standard language for monitoring PFAS in wastewater. This action is part of a broader review of agency guidance as the EPA prepares to propose new Effluent Limitation Guidelines.
Source: Waste Dive
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