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On November 16th, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asked the agency’s Science Advisory Board to review draft documents in regard to the health effects of certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). The EPA is hoping to find a scientific based approach in order to remove PFAS chemicals from public drinking water. They are also hoping to develop National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for these chemicals.
New research is showing that negative health effects may occur at a lower exposure rate than previously understood. The development of a maximum contaminate level (MCL) and a national primary drinking water regulation is also being discussed.