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PFAS briefing: district alerted to potential CERCLA liability and federal bills that could affect wastewater agencies

SAM Board of Directors · January 13, 2026
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A presenter told the board that PFOA and PFOS drinking‑water levels remain at 4 parts per trillion and that CERCLA cleanup liability for PFAS in biosolids could implicate wastewater agencies; pending federal bills (HR 1267, S. 1430) may offer liability protections and the board was asked to consider advocacy.

An invited presenter briefed the board on per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), describing two areas of concern for local wastewater agencies: drinking‑water maximum contaminant levels for PFOA and PFOS and potential CERCLA liability for historical disposal of PFAS‑containing…

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