PFAS Legislation Would Set Drinking Water Limits

PFAS legislation would set drinking water limits

PFAS are a class of more than 15,000 toxic chemicals that appear in a vast range of everyday consumer products to industrial ones.

Lower river flows may concentrate PFAS in tap water, researcher says

Drought is often discussed as a water supply problem or as a factor contributing to wildfires. But one expert in Virginia says it may also affect what is actually in the water people drink, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS — the persistent industrial compounds commonly known as "forever chemicals." As policymakers consider how tightly to regulate newer PFAS, drought concerns add another layer for communities trying to under…

Chesapeake Bay Foundation urges PFAS discharge limits in Richmond airport stormwater permit

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation urges Virginia DEQ to include measurable PFAS reduction targets in the Richmond Airport stormwater permit, citing environmental and public health concerns from contamination.