Maryland agency urges source control and expanded authority to curb PFAS exposure
Feb 4, 2026
The Maryland Department of Environment told a joint House briefing that source control, targeted pre-treatment requirements for industrial dischargers, and more state and federal authority are essential to reduce PFAS exposure and protect drinking water, farms and fisheries.
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Maryland’s Department of the Environment laid out a three-part strategy to reduce PFAS exposures on Wednesday, emphasizing upstream source control, targeted reductions of high‑risk exposures such as drinking water and fish, and stronger tools to hold polluters accountable.
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