Water Systems Fear Lack Of Clarity In EPA’s PFAS Waste Control Policies

Drinking water utilities are raising a series of concerns over EPA’s new and pending policies governing disposal and cleanup of waste containing PFAS, including the potential for increased liability despite officials’ efforts to limit it, an expected increase in disposal costs, and a lack of clarity on how to handle utility-specific wastes. During a May 1 webinar, Chris Moody, regulatory technical manager for the American Water Works Association (AWWA), listed a series of concerns with how the agency’s waste control...