New Water Coalition Begins Push For PFAS CERCLA Liability Exemption

Water utility groups have formed a new coalition to urge Congress to provide a statutory exemption from Superfund liability for PFAS that travels through their systems, noting that while EPA agrees the systems should not be liable, the agency does not have the authority to provide a legal shield. In a Feb. 3 letter to lawmakers, the Water Coalition Against PFAS says it recognizes the need to address public health and environmental concerns related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...