U.S. Court Defends Nationwide Drinking Water Standards for PFAS

Franklin County Free Press | January 25, 2025

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"In a significant legal stride, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown of Maryland, alongside a coalition of 17 states, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to support a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule. This groundbreaking regulation introduces the first nationwide drinking water standards for specific per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Attorney General Brown emphasized the rule’s role in ensuring safer drinking water, stating, “This rule permits water systems across the country, including here in Maryland, to regulate and treat these harmful substances.” He highlighted the policy’s impact on safeguarding the health of current and future generations."