Local governments look to state to help foot PFAS bill - Austin Daily Herald

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Local governments look to state to help foot PFAS bill - Austin Daily Herald

By Clay Masters Local governments in Minnesota are asking the state to help fund projects that address new federal drinking water standards for PFAS or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The Minnesota Department of Health announced last week that more than 17 communities have higher PFAS levels than the new federal limits. The Environmental Protection Agency set enforceable drinking water standards last week for “forever chemicals,” as they’re…