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Support EPA’s Proposal to Regulate PFAS in Drinking Water — DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 15, 2023

Posted on by SCNPS Website Team

PFAS contamination of drinking water is widespread in South Carolina, and poses health risks for millions of people. On March 29, 2023 EPA published a proposal that would establish the first national drinking water standards for six PFAS under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act.

As a follow-up to last month’s post on the subject, we encourage all our readers to sign on to the effort to curtail the quantity of PFAS in our water. Use this handy form to send an email showing your support.

A demonstration of widespread support for EPA’s proposal is crucial for its success. We anticipate industry will attempt to delay or weaken EPA’s drinking water standards.

These partners of the SCNPS invite you to join in support of EPA’s proposal: