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Since many communities get their drinking water from ground and surface waters, protecting these sources can be key to protecting community health.
The U.S. EPA has announced several initiatives designed to assess and control PFAS contamination in groundwater and surface waters across the country.
Designate PFAS as a hazardous substance, clearing way for greater accountability for polluters
Used to restrict and study PFAS discharges from industrial sources
Additional monitoring requirements and new test methods for permitting
Track the release of toxic chemicals into the environment from industry
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.
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.
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.
Draft method for 40 PFAS compounds in non-potable water, solids, and biota
Screening method used to quantify TOF at the ppb level in aqueous matrices
Recently developed screening method for targeted PFAS
Pace® method for targeted PFAS
Quality control standards for PFAS testing
Low-volume test method for total organic fluorine (TOF) in aqueous matrices
Method for analyzing the mass of PFAS precursors in a liquid or solid matrix
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