Accelerating Military PFAS Cleanup: Faster Action and Safe Water Guarantee
This law mandates the Department of Defense (DoD) to expedite cleanup actions to mitigate the migration of PFAS chemicals from military sites into groundwater and drinking water sources. It sets deadlines for assessing contamination risks, informing the public, and guarantees the provision of safe alternative drinking water to households whose wells exceed federal safety standards within a specific timeframe after discovery.
Key points
DoD must expedite early actions to mitigate PFAS contamination migrating from military installations into local groundwater.
If drinking water wells exceed federal safety limits due to contamination, affected residents must receive safe alternative water within 90 days of discovery (60 days for notice + 30 days for provision).
The DoD is required to publicly disclose cleanup plans, schedules, and a list of facilities where contaminated water migration is not yet under control.
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