U.S. EPA Announces Comprehensive Initiative to Combat PFAS Contamination

On April 28, 2025, U.S. EPA Administrator announced a comprehensive initiative to address PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) contamination. Key measures include appointing a PFAS lead within the agency, implementing new effluent limitations guidelines, and developing a polluter-pays liability framework to protect passive receivers like water utilities. These efforts aim to prevent PFAS from entering drinking water systems and ensure cleanup accountability. The initiative supports EPA’s "Powering the Great American Comeback" by prioritizing clean air, water, and cooperative federalism. Additional actions include enhanced testing and monitoring under TSCA, RCRA, and the Safe Drinking Water Act, expanded data collection, support for state remediation, and ongoing risk assessments. Administrator Zeldin, a former Congressional PFAS Taskforce member, emphasized the agency’s long-term commitment to protecting American communities from PFAS exposure.