The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) released its 2021 Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis, which shows that environmental releases of TRI chemicals from facilities across the nation are declining. Releases in 2021 were 10% lower than 2012 releases, even with an 8% increase from 2020 to 2021. Nationwide, facilities managed more than 89% of Read More
Tag: PFAS
USEPA Expected to Announce New PFAS Standards
The water industry is anxiously awaiting proposed regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS are known as “forever chemicals” because they persist in the environment without degrading. As of March 2, the White House Office of Management and Budget is reviewing the proposed new regulations prior to Read More
New PFAS Analytic Tools Released
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has released a new interactive webpage, called the “PFAS Analytic Tools,” which provides information about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across the country. The information will help the public, researchers, and other stakeholders better understand potential PFAS sources in their communities. The PFAS Analytic Tools bring together multiple sources Read More
Guidance Issued to States to Reduce PFAS Pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recently released a memorandum to States that provides direction on how to use the nation’s clean water permitting program to protect against per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The guidance outlines how States can monitor for PFAS discharges and take steps to reduce them where they are detected, which is Read More
Final List of Drinking Water Contaminants Announced for Potential Regulatory Consideration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) published the Final Fifth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 5), which will serve as the basis for USEPA’s regulatory considerations over the next five-year cycle under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This update includes a substantial expansion of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). In addition to a Read More
USEPA Proposes Rule to Enhance Reporting of PFAS Data to the Toxics Release Inventory
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) proposed a rule that would improve reporting on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) by eliminating an exemption that allows facilities to avoid reporting information on PFAS when those chemicals are used in small, or “de minimis,” concentrations. Since PFAS are used at low Read More