PFAS response levels

DDW Sets New Response Levels for PFOA and PFOS

Yesterday, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Division of Drinking Water (DDW) issued a press release regarding new Response Levels (RL) for PFOA and PFOS.

The RL for Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is now set at 10 parts per trillion (ppt)

The RL for Perfluorooctanoic sulfonate (PFOS) is now set at 40 ppt.

Previously California RL’s were set at the federal level of 70 ppt for PFOA and PFOS combined.

State and Federal PFAS Updates

Making State and National news, there is no doubt that PFAS is top of mind for water experts and consumers alike. To provide you with an updated snapshot of the many moving parts of this complex issue, let’s take a look at what’s currently in the PFAS pipeline: