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NY DOH Proposes PFAS Drinking Water Regulations for 23 Emerging Contaminants
New York Public Health Law - PFAS Drinking Water StandardsNew York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)New York
Announced
Oct 4, 2022
Description
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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NY DOH Proposes PFAS Drinking Water Regulations for 23 Emerging Contaminants
# [Department of Health](/) # State Department of Health to Issue Proposed Regulations for PFAS in Drinking Water Systems ## Proposed Regulations for 23 Additional Emerging Contaminants, Establishing New Standards and Rules for Testing, Reporting, and Public Notification ## New Standards Part of Robust, Nation-Leading Effort to Protect Drinking Water Systems ## Learn More About State Public Drinking Water Protection