Biosolids: States can create guidelines for the frequency and methodology of PFAS sampling for facilities that create biosolids (Washington SB 5033).
Drinking Water: To help reduce the presence of PFAS in drinking water supplies, states can create monitoring and reporting requirements for PFAS (Maine L.D. 1326), expand testing (Maine L.D. 493), and require notification to residents if PFAS exceed maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) (Delaware S.B. 72). There has also been expanded testing, monitoring, and educational outreach for PFAS in well water (Maine L.D. 1604 & L.D. 500).
Firefighting Equipment: States can ban the sale of firefighting equipment with intentionally added PFAS (New Jersey A. 5195 / S. 3946), establish take-back and disposal programs (MaineL.D. 222), and update firefighter PPE safety standards to eliminate unnecessary use of hazardous substances like PFAS (California A.B. 1181).
Health & Menstrual Products: By defining and restricting harmful chemicals, including PFAS, states can establish maximum allowable thresholds that companies cannot exceed for menstrual products and other health products (New York A.1502 / S.1548).
Consumer Products: Enacting phased restrictions on intentionally added PFAS in consumer products allows states to establish comprehensive protections while providing realistic timelines for phasing out the chemicals in everyday products such as cleaning products, cookware, dental floss, food packaging, and children’s products (California SB 682).
