EPA Proposes Changes to Existing PFAS Requirements
Published Friday, May 22, 2026
On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced two proposed rules concerning per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” The first would offer a two-year compliance extension (to 2031) for the maximum contaminant levels for PFOA, or perfluorooctanoic acid, and PFOS, or perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, for water systems that request it, although it includes a review process. The second rule would rescind current regulations covering four specific types of PFAS. The latter proposal is based on the agency’s belief that the Biden administration incorrectly followed the Safe Drinking Water Act when it issued its own safety requirements on PFAS.
Staff contact: Erin Huston, ehuston@cfbf.com.
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