PFAS IN GROUND & SURFACE WATERS

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PACE® PROVIDES PFAS TESTING FOR GROUNDWATER AND SURFACE WATER TO SUPPORT PFAS REMEDIATION, CONTROL, AND RISK MITIGATION EFFORTS.

PROTECTING THE SOURCE

Since many communities get their drinking water from ground and surface waters, protecting these sources can be key to protecting community health.

EPA TARGETS GROUND & SURFACE WATERS

The U.S. EPA has announced several initiatives designed to assess and control PFAS contamination in groundwater and surface waters across the country.

DEFINITION OF WATERS OF THE U.S. EXPANDED

On December 30^,2022, the U.S. EPA and Army Corps of Engineers updated the definition of what types of bodies of water qualify as Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) and would, thereby, be subject to regulatory action under the Clean Water Act (CWA). This redefinition could expand coverage of the programs mentioned above to “relatively permanent” bodies of water that have a “significant nexus” to traditional WOTUS.

EPA RAISES THE STAKES FOR INDUSTRY & MANUFACTURING

The EPA will seek to hold polluters and other responsible parties accountable for their actions and for PFAS remediation efforts. In its 2021-2024 PFAS Strategic Roadmap, the agency mentions more than a dozen industries by name. Risk assessment and mitigation will be more important than ever for businesses in these sectors.

STATE ACTION ON PFAS IN GROUND & SURFACE WATERS

Many states already have limits on PFAS discharge to ground and surface waters. With the EPA’s increasing focus on PFAS in drinking water sources and the environment, additional state-level action is expected. Pace^® can provide your organization with a state-specific briefing to support your PFAS control and risk-mitigation efforts.

PRIMARY METHODS FOR PFAS TESTING IN GROUND & SURFACE WATERS

Several methods are available to analyze PFAS in ground and surface waters. Pace^® can help you select the right method based on matrix characteristics and the goals of your project.

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