Waste Dive
18 September 2026
EPA pulls guidance to address PFAS in wastewater permits
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The agency made the change as part of a rescission of five documents that it said no longer reflected current laws and executive orders. Environmental groups fear this could have a “chilling effect” on PFAS permit language.
Key Takeaways
- • EPA pulls guidance to address PFAS in wastewater permits.
- • Environmental groups warn this could have a “chilling effect” on PFAS restriction language in permits for sites like landfills and manufacturing facilities.
