NYSDEC issues final wastewater treatment plant guidance for PFAS protection | Certivo Regulations
NYSDEC issues final wastewater treatment plant guidance for PFAS protection
Description
NYSDEC issued final wastewater treatment plant guidance to protect drinking water and other surface waters from PFAS contamination. The guidance is part of a comprehensive suite of PFAS response actions intended to protect communities. This complements the TOGS 1.3.14 permitting strategy for Publicly Owned Treatment Works implementing guidance values for PFOA, PFOS, and 1,4-dioxane.
Sources
- New York Issues Suite of PFAS Response Actions, Including a New Study, Final Guidance, and Draft Policies - Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
- New York State PFAS Update: Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox
Key Findings
NYSDEC issues final wastewater treatment plant guidance for PFAS protection
NYSDEC issues final wastewater treatment plant guidance for PFAS protection
In 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) plans on proposing implementing regulations for this ban, which will be subject to public notice and comment. New York will continue its efforts to prohibit PFAS in consumer goods in 2026. In December 2025, New York passed a law prohibiting the distribution of products with intentionally added PFAS.