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Protecting Drinking Water: New Standards for Harmful PFAS Chemicals

This act aims to improve drinking water quality by setting mandatory limits for harmful PFAS substances like PFOA and PFOS. This means tap water will be safer, and water systems will need to regularly monitor and remove these contaminants, impacting citizens' health and safety.
Key points
Mandatory limits for PFAS substances in drinking water, including PFOA and PFOS, will be set within 2 years.
Public water systems will be required to monitor for these substances and comply with new standards.
Small and rural water systems will receive technical and financial assistance to meet the new requirements.
New regulations are designed to protect the health of all, with special consideration for more vulnerable groups.
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Print number: 117_S_2406
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2021-07-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Drinking Water from 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_2406.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory limits for PFAS substances in drinking water, including PFOA and PFOS, will be set within 2 years.
  • Public water systems will be required to monitor for these substances and comply with new standards.
  • Small and rural water systems will receive technical and financial assistance to meet the new requirements.
  • New regulations are designed to protect the health of all, with special consideration for more vulnerable groups.
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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Environment Health