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Clean Water: New Standards for PFAS Substances in Wastewater

This act introduces new rules for PFAS chemical pollution in water. This means companies will need to better control what goes into wastewater, aiming to improve drinking water quality and protect citizens' health. Specific limits and monitoring requirements will be implemented for various industries.
Key points
Establishment of PFAS limits in wastewater for key industries like organic chemicals, electroplating, and metal finishing by June 2024.
Implementation of further limits for textile mills, electrical and electronic components, and landfills by June 2025, and for leather tanning, paint formulating, and plastics molding by December 2026.
Mandatory monitoring of PFAS substances in wastewater from pulp, paper, and paperboard facilities and airports from the act's enactment, with a decision on further limits by the end of 2023.
Allocation of $12 million for fiscal year 2023 to implement these new standards and monitoring.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4161
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2022-05-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Clean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4161.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of PFAS limits in wastewater for key industries like organic chemicals, electroplating, and metal finishing by June 2024.
  • Implementation of further limits for textile mills, electrical and electronic components, and landfills by June 2025, and for leather tanning, paint formulating, and plastics molding by December 2026.
  • Mandatory monitoring of PFAS substances in wastewater from pulp, paper, and paperboard facilities and airports from the act's enactment, with a decision on further limits by the end of 2023.
  • Allocation of $12 million for fiscal year 2023 to implement these new standards and monitoring.
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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Health