PFAS testing

EPA Drafting Guidance On PFAS & Biosolids

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Wastewater treatment plant releasing sewage sludge as EPA draft guidance addresses PFAS risks from PFOA and PFOS in biosolids.

CLIFF NOTES The EPA released draft guidance on PFAS in sewage sludge on July 1, 2026. The voluntary guidance focuses on reducing risks from PFOA and PFOS in biosolids. PFAS can enter wastewater plants through industrial, commercial, landfill, and household discharges. The EPA recommends monitoring, source identification, and industrial pretreatment to reduce contamination. Properly certified … Read more

PFAS Found in Most Virginia Well Water

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Old well pump in rural Virginia with overlaid text "Most VA Wells Contaminated"

CLIFF NOTES● PFAS were detected in nearly all tested private wells across rural Virginia.● Contamination was found even outside municipal water systems.● Long-term exposure remains a concern despite generally low detected levels.● Private wells are not subject to the same monitoring as public systems.● Regular testing and filtration help reduce household risk.   Across Virginia, … Read more