New York State launched a pilot program providing free PFAS testing and mitigation rebates for private well owners in Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Suffolk, Ulster, and Westchester counties. Each county received $1.5 million in funding. Eligible homeowners can receive up to $5,000 for PFAS water treatment systems or up to $10,000 to connect to public water supply when PFOA or PFOS levels exceed 10 ppt (NY's current MCL).
Bill A.01053 clarifies that New York's PFAS firefighting foam law requires manufacturers to recall ALL class B firefighting foam containing PFAS, including products sold or distributed before the original law's effective date. The bill addresses uncertainty about whether the original prohibition applied retroactively.
New York enacted legislation (S.1548/A.1502) prohibiting the sale and distribution of menstrual products (pads, tampons, liners, sponges) containing PFAS 'forever chemicals,' heavy metals (lead, mercury), hormone-disrupting parabens, carcinogens (formaldehyde, toluene), triclosan, talc, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances. The law is among the most stringent menstrual product regulations in the United States.
New York's prohibition on apparel containing intentionally added PFAS took effect January 1, 2025. NYSDEC must establish PFAS threshold levels in apparel by regulation by January 1, 2027. A separate ban on outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions containing PFAS takes effect January 1, 2028. The law covers stain resistance, water and oil repellency applications of PFAS in textile products.