Michigan Court Agrees that Michigan’s Rules on PFAS in Drinking Water Are Deficient

The Michigan State Court of Claims agreed with 3M Company (“3M”) that the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (“Mich. EGLE”) issued a deficient regulatory-impact statement when promulgating rules establishing the allowable maximum-contaminant levels of seven PFAS and PFOA chemicals in drinking water. The court found that the Mich. EGLE failed to consider…

Presumptive Contamination: A New Approach to PFAS Contamination Based on Likely Sources

This report provides a map of presumptive PFAS contamination sites in the United States to identify and prioritize sites for monitoring, regulation, and remediation. Over 57,000 sites were identified, including AFFF discharge sites, industrial facilities that produce or use PFAS, and sites related to PFAS-containing waste. October 12, 2022 | Environmental Science & Technology Letters