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Clean Water: New Standards for PFAS Chemicals

This act introduces new rules for PFAS chemical contamination in water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be required to set water quality criteria for these substances and limits in industrial wastewater, and to monitor their presence. Citizens can expect better water protection due to these regulations.
Key points
The EPA will establish new water quality criteria for PFAS substances within three years.
Many industries, including chemical, metal, and textile sectors, will face new limits on PFAS discharges.
Publicly owned treatment works will receive funding to carry out pretreatment program activities and monitor local sources of PFAS.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3457
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3457.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The EPA will establish new water quality criteria for PFAS substances within three years.
  • Many industries, including chemical, metal, and textile sectors, will face new limits on PFAS discharges.
  • Publicly owned treatment works will receive funding to carry out pretreatment program activities and monitor local sources of PFAS.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2026-01-11.

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