Regulation ChangeProposedProposed Regulation
NJDEP Developing Surface Water Quality Standards for PFOA, PFOS, and PFNA
N.J.A.C. 7:9B (Surface Water Quality Standards)New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)New Jersey
Announced
Apr 13, 2026
Description
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is currently developing Surface Water Quality Standards for PFOA, PFOS, and PFNA to protect human health and aquatic life. This regulatory development expands New Jersey's PFAS regulatory framework beyond existing groundwater standards (N.J.A.C. 7:9C) and drinking water MCLs, establishing ambient water quality criteria for surface waters. Once adopted, these standards will affect NPDES permit holders, industrial dischargers, and entities conducting remediation activities near surface water bodies.
Key Findings
NJDEP Developing Surface Water Quality Standards for PFOA, PFOS, and PFNA
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