EPA Plans Action to Address PFAS, Including ‘Polluter Pays’
The EPA on Monday announced a series of “major actions” to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance contamination, including an initiative to work with Congress to ensure that liability adheres to the “polluter pays” principle.
The actions include designating an agency lead for the chemicals, commonly known as PFAS, developing wastewater guidelines for PFAS manufacturers and metal finishers, and moving forward with cleanup in areas where drinking water supplies show PFAS contamination.
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