On April 10, 2024, EPA announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS.  To inform the final rule, EPA evaluated over 120,000 comments submitted by the public on the rule proposal, as well as considered input received during multiple consultations and stakeholder engagement activities held both prior to and following the proposed rule. EPA expects that over many years the final rule will prevent PFAS exposure in drinking water for approximately 100 million people, prevent thousands of deaths, and reduce tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses.

EPA is also making unprecedented funding available to help ensure that all people have clean and safe water. In addition to today’s final rule, $1 billion in newly available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help states and territories implement PFAS testing and treatment at public water systems and to help owners of private wells address PFAS contamination.

EPA finalized a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) establishing legally enforceable levels, called Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs), for six PFAS in drinking water. PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, and HFPO-DA as contaminants with individual MCLs, and PFAS mixtures containing at least two or more of PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, and PFBS using a Hazard Index MCL to account for the combined and co-occurring levels of these PFAS in drinking water. EPA also finalized health-based, non-enforceable Maximum Contaminant Level Goals (MCLGs) for these PFAS.

The final rule requires:

  • Public water systems must monitor for these PFAS and have three years to complete initial monitoring (by 2027), followed by ongoing compliance monitoring. Water systems must also provide the public with information on the levels of these PFAS in their drinking water beginning in 2027.
  • Public water systems have five years (by 2029) to implement solutions that reduce these PFAS if monitoring shows that drinking water levels exceed these MCLs.
  • Beginning in five years (2029), public water systems that have PFAS in drinking water which violates one or more of these MCLs must take action to reduce levels of these PFAS in their drinking water and must provide notification to the public of the violation. 

Source: EPA.gov


Contact Us: Message Below or Call Us Today

We're thrilled that you're considering us for your water solutions. Please take a moment to fill out the form below, and our expert team will be in touch shortly to discuss how we can meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Let's embark on a journey towards cleaner, fresher water together!


Would you rather chat in person? Call us today. Our team is here to help. You can reach us at 843-626-9856.


Areas We Serve

We proudly serve a wide variety of communities, offering high-quality service and support wherever you're located. Whether you're in a nearby city or a surrounding region, our dedication to professionalism and care guarantees your needs are met. Explore the areas we serve and see how we can assist you today

View More...
Testimonials

See what our customers are saying!

Southlantic transformed our office water setup! From installing a sleek bottleless cooler to conducting free water testing, they ensured our team enjoys pure, refreshing water every day. Professional service from start to finish!
Sarah L.
Impressed by Southlantic's expertise in water filtration. They not only installed a top-notch commercial system for our restaurant but also provided prompt maintenance when needed. Our customers notice the difference in taste – thanks, Southlantic!
Michael R.
Choosing Southlantic for our home's water needs was a game-changer. Their whole home filtration system has made a noticeable improvement in water quality. Plus, their friendly team made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend!
Jennifer M.