News Update
New tools to test, treat PFAS in drinking water
Staff report
Enviro-Net
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an updated and validated way to test for an additional four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water, including the GenX chemical.
Today's updated tools are part of EPA's efforts to increase the amount of research and information that is publicly available for chemicals in the PFAS family.
"EPA's validated method, EPA Method 537.1, will ensure that both government and private laboratories can accurately and consistently measure 18 PFAS in their drinking water, which is a critical step for estimating people's exposure and potential risk to PFAS," said EPA principal deputy assistant administrator for science, Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta. "This affirms EPA's commitment to providing ways for states and tribes to address PFAS in their communities."
Additionally, EPA is providing information that will help states, tribes and local communities make the best choices about how to treat PFAS contaminated drinking water based on their specific needs. EPA has evaluated the effectiveness of several drinking water treatment technologies to remove a variety of PFAS. EPA has also evaluated costs associated with the drinking water technologies based on the type of PFAS that need to be treated.
EPA will host a free webinar on November 28, 2018, at 2:00 pm EDT to provide an update on Agency efforts to develop and validate analytical methods, as well as information specifically on this updated and validated method. To register, please visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6544800478034523649.