The Shifting Nature of the PFAS Regulatory Landscape | Illinois State Bar Association

The shifting nature of the PFAS regulatory landscape | Illinois State Bar Association

The shifting nature of the PFAS regulatory landscapeThe two most studied PFAS, perfluorooctonesulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), are now subject to federal and state drinking water maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) but the landscape is frequently shifting as the winds of politics blow and our understanding of this class of chemicals grows.  Source: The National Law Review

The Shifting Nature of the PFAS Regulatory Landscape

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of thousands of human-made chemicals used across a number of industries. Their durability makes them ideal for various uses like stain protection in textiles, machine lubricants, and fire suppression. That same durability has led to their more common name, forever chemicals, as they do not break down easily in the environment and can persist in the human body for long periods. PFAS have been…