PFAS New York

July 2026

NYSDEC Proposes First-in-Nation PFAS Landfill Regulations
NYSDEC proposed first-in-nation regulations designed to prevent PFAS contamination from landfills from entering waterways. The regulations represent a pioneering approach to controlling PFAS emissions from waste management facilities and protecting water resources.
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May 2026

EPA announces $40.5M for New York PFAS drinking water remediation
EPA announced $40,525,000 in new Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants in New York communities. The funding supports testing for PFAS and other emerging contaminants and planning for long-term treatment solutions. This is part of EPA's comprehensive strategy to address PFAS and ensure clean water access for all communities.
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March 2026

NY launches private well PFAS testing rebate pilot in six counties
New York State launched a pilot program providing free PFAS testing and mitigation rebates for private well owners in Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Suffolk, Ulster, and Westchester counties. Each county received $1.5 million in funding. Eligible homeowners can receive up to $5,000 for PFAS water treatment systems or up to $10,000 to connect to public water supply when PFOA or PFOS levels exceed 10 ppt (NY's current MCL).
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January 2026

NYSDEC announces virtual public meeting series on PFAS response initiatives
NYSDEC is hosting a virtual meeting series about ongoing actions to protect New York communities from PFAS. The webinars focus on the PFAS Rural Background Study, treatment of landfill leachate, wastewater treatment guidance, sampling of PFAS in biosolids, and drinking water policy. This initiative supports Governor Hochul's State of the State priorities for environmental protection and community education on PFAS risks.
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New York PFAS Carpet Ban Effective December 31, 2026
New York's prohibition on the sale of carpet containing intentionally added PFAS takes effect December 31, 2026. Originally scheduled for 2024, the implementation was postponed by lawmakers in 2023. The prohibition is part of New York's broader carpet Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework. Manufacturers and retailers should prepare for compliance with the PFAS restriction alongside EPR program requirements.
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NY Bill A.01053 clarifies PFAS firefighting foam recall requirements
Bill A.01053 clarifies that New York's PFAS firefighting foam law requires manufacturers to recall ALL class B firefighting foam containing PFAS, including products sold or distributed before the original law's effective date. The bill addresses uncertainty about whether the original prohibition applied retroactively.
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December 2025

NY prohibits PFAS and toxic chemicals in menstrual products
New York enacted legislation (S.1548/A.1502) prohibiting the sale and distribution of menstrual products (pads, tampons, liners, sponges) containing PFAS 'forever chemicals,' heavy metals (lead, mercury), hormone-disrupting parabens, carcinogens (formaldehyde, toluene), triclosan, talc, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances. The law is among the most stringent menstrual product regulations in the United States.
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NYSDEC Issues Final Wastewater Treatment Plant PFAS Guidance and Draft Policies
NYSDEC released a suite of PFAS response actions including finalized wastewater treatment plant guidance designed to protect drinking water and surface waters, and proposed new policies directing facilities that handle biosolids to sample for PFAS and report results. The draft policies would extend current sampling and reporting requirements to soil products produced from biosolids, such as compost and heat-dried products. The expanded data collection will inform development of biosolid analytical and operating limits.
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NYSDEC proposes biosolids soil products PFAS sampling and reporting expansion
NYSDEC proposed expanding DMM-7 guidance to extend current sampling and reporting requirements to soil products produced from biosolids, such as compost and heat-dried products. Facilities that accept biosolids would be required to sample biosolid sources for PFAS and report results. The expanded data collection will inform development of biosolid analytical and operating limits. Public comments were due January 9, 2026.
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NYSDEC issues final wastewater treatment plant guidance for PFAS protection
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.
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NYSDEC proposes DER-24 policy revisions for PFAS-impacted private water supply assistance
NYSDEC has proposed revisions to DER-24 policy, which provides guidance on when the Department will provide alternate water supplies for private wells impacted by PFAS contamination. The proposed updates address conditions under which DEC will assist communities and property owners affected by PFAS contamination in their drinking water sources. Public comments are due by February 10, 2026.
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New York Launches Private Well PFAS Testing Rebate Pilot Program
New York State launched a pilot program offering PFAS testing and mitigation rebates for private well owners in six counties. The program provides testing at no cost and offers rebates to help cover treatment costs if PFAS contamination is detected, supporting families in protecting their drinking water from 'forever chemicals.'
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September 2025

NYSDEC Accepting Comments on PFAS Apparel Law Rulemaking
NYSDEC is accepting comments following a pre-rulemaking stakeholder meeting on the PFAS in Apparel Law. The agency noted that certain modifications are outside the scope of its rulemaking authority, including the definition of PFAS, the definition of 'intentionally added chemicals,' and applicable deadlines. A recording and slides from the meeting are available on the NYSDEC website.
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January 2025

NY Senate Bill S1493 Proposes PFAS Air Contaminant Classification
NY Senate Bill S1493 proposes to classify PFAS as a high toxicity air contaminant under Section 19-0333 of the Environmental Conservation Law. The bill would require fenceline monitoring programs for PFAS emissions impacting disadvantaged communities, with an effective date set at 180 days post-enactment.
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NY PFAS apparel ban in effect; outdoor apparel ban effective 2028
New York's prohibition on apparel containing intentionally added PFAS took effect January 1, 2025. NYSDEC must establish PFAS threshold levels in apparel by regulation by January 1, 2027. A separate ban on outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions containing PFAS takes effect January 1, 2028. The law covers stain resistance, water and oil repellency applications of PFAS in textile products.
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NY Senate Bill S3207A Proposes PFAS Drinking Water MCLs and Hazard Index
New York State Senate Bill S3207A (2025-2026 Legislative Session) proposes establishing maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) and a hazard index in drinking water for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The bill would expand New York's current drinking water standards, which currently regulate PFOA and PFOS at 10 ppt each. The legislation is in the proposal stage and has not yet been enacted.
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NY Senate Bill S4574B Proposes PFAS Discharge Disclosure Requirements
New York State Senate Bill S4574B (2025-2026 Legislative Session), titled the 'PFAS Discharge Disclosure Act,' proposes new disclosure requirements for PFAS discharges. If enacted, the legislation would require reporting of PFAS releases to waterways, creating new compliance obligations for facilities with PFAS-containing discharge streams. The bill is in the proposal stage.
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October 2022

NY DOH Proposes PFAS Drinking Water Regulations for 23 Emerging Contaminants
The New York State Department of Health announced proposed regulations for PFAS in drinking water systems, establishing Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for 23 additional emerging contaminants. The proposed regulations are amendments to Public Health Law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul and represent the Department's effort to address emerging contaminants including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS break down slowly in the environment and have contaminated drinking water supplies leading to exposure and health concerns.
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