EPA launches PFAS OUT initiative to proactively engage drinking-water systems on PFOA/PFOS exposure reduction

EPA announced the launch of the PFAS OUTreach (PFAS OUT) initiative to proactively work with drinking water systems to reduce exposure to PFOA and PFOS ahead of federal compliance timelines. While not a new binding requirement, this is an implementation-support and compliance-readiness signal that may affect expectations for utilities’ planning, monitoring, and risk-reduction actions under SDWA PFAS standards.