EPA Study on Industrial PFAS Sources Delayed Under White House Review
A comprehensive EPA study aimed at identifying industrial PFAS discharges into municipal wastewater treatment plants remains under White House review. The delay impacts national data collection efforts, including a sewage sludge survey intended to inform future regulations.
A comprehensive study by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designed to identify which industrial sectors are discharging PFAS into municipal wastewater treatment plants has been under review by the White House since October 2024. This delay impacts a nationwide data collection effort that could inform future pretreatment and discharge regulations. The study includes a national sewage sludge survey to understand PFAS occurrence in biosolids. The information collection request remains pending review by the Office of Management and Budget, with former officials noting the extended review period as unusual.
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 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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has rescinded a 2022 guidance document that provided states with standard language for monitoring PFAS in wastewater.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
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In August 2026, the U.S. EPA rescinded a 2022 nonbinding guidance document that had provided state permitting authorities with standard language for addressing PFAS in National Pollutant Discharge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
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