EPA’s ‘PFAS OUT’ initiative looks to help utilities get proactive on contaminants

By WFM Staff | WFM | April 20, 2026

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"U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer has announced the launch of a new agency initiative called PFAS OUTreach — or PFAS OUT. The effort will foster proactive work with communities and water systems to reduce exposure to PFOA and PFOS in drinking water, years ahead of compliance with federal requirements.

“Protecting Americans from exposure to PFAS in drinking water is a priority for EPA. That’s why I’m thrilled to launch the PFAS OUT initiative to help water systems accelerate actions to reduce exposure to PFOA and PFOS,” said Kramer. “These contaminants are well studied, their health impacts are well understood. Through PFAS OUT, EPA will help protect public health by — for the very first time — proactively engaging with water systems, states, and other partners to address drinking water contamination.”

EPA said PFAS OUT is a “proactive outreach initiative” to provide information on resources, including funding and technical assistance, to drinking water systems with PFAS challenges. This outreach will provide practical, interactive location-specific resources, including webinars and information, on how to access funding and technical assistance to address PFAS."