Illinois EPA confirms state will maintain PFAS drinking water standards despite federal rollback

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Illinois EPA Director James Jennings issued an official statement on May 21, 2026 confirming that Illinois will maintain its PFAS drinking water standards regardless of federal regulatory rollbacks. The statement emphasized Illinois' commitment to addressing PFAS pollution and protecting drinking water resources. Illinois has established Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for six PFAS compounds under its Part 620 groundwater quality regulations, with compliance required by April 26, 2029.

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• Official Illinois EPA Issues Statement on Trump Administration's Rollback of PFAS Standards

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Illinois EPA confirms state will maintain PFAS drinking water standards despite federal rollback

May 21, 2026 Kim Biggs, Illinois EPA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 217-558-1536 kim.biggs@illinois.gov Illinois EPA Issues Statement on Trump Administration’s Rollback of PFAS Requirements for Drinking Water State Drinking Water Standards Remain in Place for PFAS Springfield – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (Illinois EPA) Director James Jennings issued a statement following the U.S. EPA’s announcement to roll back.