EPA Proposes Extending PFOA and PFOS Compliance Deadline to 2031
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The Environmental Protection Agency has published a proposed rule that would give public water systems two extra years to meet federal safety limits for two PFAS chemicals, PFOA and PFOS. Under the current 2024 drinking water standard, systems are scheduled to comply by April 2029. This proposal would push that deadline to April 2031.
Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative adjustment that gives water utilities more time to install treatment systems, monitor water supplies, and manage costs. While the health risks of PFOA and PFOS are well documented, the delay reflects the practical reality that many systems need additional time to comply with the 2024 standard. The move does not change the safety limits themselves, only when they must be met.
Who it affects
- Public water systems, including community water systems and non-transient non-community water systems
This summary is based on a proposed rule published by the Environmental Protection Agency in the Federal Register; the agency may change the proposal after reviewing public comments, so you should check the original document at regulations.gov before relying on it.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document