New Mexico kicks off hearings over "forever chemicals" consumer rule

New Mexico kicks off hearings over "forever chemicals" consumer rule

In 2025, the state legislature adopted House Bill 212, which calls for certain products containing PFAS to be phased out.

Data shows water systems with high PFAS count as NM writes new rules for ‘forever chemicals’

U.S. Geological Survey scientist Kimberly Beisner retrieves a water quality sensor on the Rio Grande for a PFAS study in Albuquerque, New Mexico. New Mexico testing of water systems show that 15 systems have exceedances of PFAS based on federal levels, which health officials said may come from consumer goods. (Courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey)New Mexico environment officials released data showing higher levels of so-called “forever chemicals” …

New Mexico launches public dashboard tracking PFAS in drinking water

New Mexico launches a public dashboard tracking PFAS in drinking water, showing 15 public water systems exceed federal standards.