Senate Democrats press Hegseth on ‘forever chemical’ cleanup delays
26 Jun 2026
The lawmakers’ letter, sent Thursday, follows a report by NOTUS that found the Pentagon significantly pushed back cleanup schedules for the chemicals known as PFAS at nearly 200 sites, and posted the changes online without a public announcement.
Proposed PFOA and PFOS compliance extension rule
23 Jun 2026
The EPA will hold a virtual public hearing on July 7, 2026, where the public is invited to provide the EPA with verbal comments on the proposed rule.
[Public Comment] Proposed rule to rescind regulatory determinations and regulations for PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, and hazard index mixtures
23 Jun 2026
The EPA will accept written comments on the proposed rule in the public docket until July 20, 2026.
Amid national PFAS frenzy, the ‘Maine model’ shows states how to stop ‘forever chemicals’ at the source
18 Jun 2026
Maine’s policies opt for a more comprehensive approach, regulating PFAS as an entire category rather than by individual chemical regulations.
Commissioner Roswall holds high-level dialogue on PFAS-related pollution challenges
15 Jun 2026
We support the transition away from forever chemicals and will seek a ban on PFAS in consumer goods and industrial uses where adequate alternatives exist.
New York state Legislature passes bill limiting PFAS in drinking water
10 Jun 2026
If signed into law by the Gov. Kathy Hochul, it would set requirements for drinking water to have levels below four parts per trillion for PFOA and PFOS, and below 10 ppt for three other types of PFAS, including PFNA, HFPO-DA known as GenX chemicals, and PFHxS.
Maine CDC updates fish consumption advisory after elevated PFAS found in local waterways
8 Jun 2026
The CDC advises not to eat any fish caught in the Sandy Stream from Stevens Road in Unity to the confluence with Halfmoon Stream.
DNR hosting listening session to gather feedback about PFAS law program development
5 Jun 2026
The DNR is hosting a public listening session virtually on June 19, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to gather feedback about implementation of the programs authorized by these laws.
Connecticut posts PFAS Reporting Form for manufacturers; will post fillable version in Early June
28 May 2026
For each product category, the form requires the amount in grams of each PFAS or subgroup; the range by percent weight in the product category; the component, if applicable; and the total fluorine in parts per million, if applicable.
Why Trump administration’s plan to attempt to destroy PFAS is ‘nonsensical’
26 May 2026
“No one has said they can destroy PFAS on a large scale,” said Bennett, who is now with the Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) non-profit. “From what we know about PFAS, this is not going to work, and to say ‘We’re going to destroy it so we don’t need to regulate it’ is b*******”
EPA Proposes to Extend Deadlines and Revise Definitions for PFAS Drinking Water Rule
20 May 2026
The EPA will hold a virtual public hearing on July 7, 2026, to discuss both the proposed deadline extension and the rescission of the four PFAS from the 2024 rule. Read the proposals and submit your comments by July 20, 2026.
NC regulators are choosing to not set numeric limits on chemical pollution in waterways. Why?
14 May 2026
At the same time the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality says health-based numeric standards are the most effective, fair way to protect people’s health because they would reduce PFAS and 1,4 dioxane pollution at the source instead of forcing water utilities to pay for expensive filtration after contamination reaches drinking water supplies.
PFAS detected in Haleakalā National Park water system
11 May 2026
The detection of PFAS at the Haleakalā Park Rain Shed Chlorinator was confirmed through multiple samples collected between Nov. 14, 2023, and March 31, 2026. Haleakalā National Park notified the Hawai‘i Department of Health of the initial detection on May 1, 2026.
Agency will move forward with plans to propose weakening some Biden-era PFAS limits, official says
7 May 2026
The details of the plan haven’t yet been released, but officials previously said they would propose rescinding limits on three types of PFAS, including what are known as GenX substances found in North Carolina. They will then reconsider them. They will do the same with a limit on a mixture of several types of PFAS.
Gov. Spanberger signs wetlands, PFAS and flooding bills
7 May 2026
Virginia will begin PFAS testing in biosolids and require quarterly discharge monitoring from wastewater plants, industry, and firefighting sources, as weaker regional limits have led to sludge exports and ongoing concerns about contamination risks to agricultural communities.