PFAS News Tracker

Governor Evers approves Wisconsin PFAS drinking water limits that match federal rule

Governor Tony Evers signed off on new Wisconsin rules that lower the PFAS drinking water standard from 70 parts per trillion to 4 parts per trillion for PFOA and PFOS. The limits only apply to public water systems, not private wells. Wisconsin becomes one of the first states to lock in the full federal limits even as EPA tries to weaken them.

Bill to shield Georgia carpet companies from PFAS lawsuits advances

A Georgia legislative committee advanced a bill that would limit lawsuits residents can bring against carpet makers over PFAS contamination. Supporters say the bill protects the Dalton-area carpet industry from what they call open-ended liability. Opponents, including residents of Calhoun whose water was contaminated, say the bill would cut off the main legal tool people use to hold polluters accountable.

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Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approves updated PFAS drinking water standards

Wisconsin's Natural Resources Board voted to tighten the state's PFAS drinking water limits and aligned them with the 2024 federal rule. The new standards set enforceable limits of 4 parts per trillion for PFOA and PFOS and 10 parts per trillion for three other compounds. The rule was sent to the governor and legislature for final approval.

Revisiting Maine and Minnesota's sweeping PFAS product laws

New state bans on PFAS in consumer products took effect January 1 in Maine, Minnesota, Vermont, Colorado, Connecticut, and Washington. Maine's expanded law covers cookware, cosmetics, cleaning products, furniture, and textiles. Minnesota launched a new reporting system that requires manufacturers to disclose PFAS in any product sold in the state by July.