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Lawmakers consider PFAS rules and tighter biosolids monitoring
Summary
1000 Friends presenters said several bills would require DEP screening for PFAS, restrict firefighting foam use, and add testing and record‑keeping for biosolids; two limited bills would limit PFAS‑containing foam to emergency use and require wastewater facilities to test for PFAS in biosolids.
Panelists at a 1000 Friends webinar described a cluster of bills addressing forever chemicals (PFAS) and biosolids handling that have gained attention this session.
"They would allow DEP to implement screening and targets until the EPA sets those standards," a presenter said of the PFAS bills, which also seek to ensure existing grant funds can be…
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