EPA Defends PFAS Rule’s Benefits Despite Potential Disposal Cost Increase

EPA says the cost for utilities of implementing its first-time drinking water rule for six PFAS could rise by 7 percent above its $1.5 billion annual cost estimate if they choose strict hazardous waste disposal methods for disposing of treatment residuals due to concerns that an upcoming Superfund rule will limit their disposal options. But EPA is nevertheless defending the drinking water rule as warranted, saying while the quantifiable benefits and costs are on par with each other at about...