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Clean Water: New PFAS Standards and Support for Treatment Plants.

This bill aims to improve drinking water quality by setting new limits for PFAS chemical contaminants. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be required to determine safe levels of these substances in water and wastewater, and provide funding to local wastewater treatment plants to help them meet the new requirements. This will make the water we drink and use daily safer.
Key points
The EPA will establish new, safe levels for PFAS substances in drinking water within 2 years.
Within 4 years, the EPA will determine how much PFAS various industries can discharge into water.
Wastewater treatment plants will receive $200 million annually (until 2026) to adapt to new standards, helping remove harmful substances from water.
The bill addresses PFAS substances, which are used in many products and can be harmful to health.
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Print number: 117_S_1907
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2021-05-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1907.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The EPA will establish new, safe levels for PFAS substances in drinking water within 2 years.
  • Within 4 years, the EPA will determine how much PFAS various industries can discharge into water.
  • Wastewater treatment plants will receive $200 million annually (until 2026) to adapt to new standards, helping remove harmful substances from water.
  • The bill addresses PFAS substances, which are used in many products and can be harmful to health.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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