Aggressive PFAS regulations are placing a strain on treatment facilities and municipalities dealing with biosolids. Ned Beecher of the North East Biosolids & Residuals Association calls it the most challenging issue of his 25-year career.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is requesting that 125 wastewater treatment facilities test influent and effluent for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Among the toughest challenges in an operator’s life is lacking control over what’s regulated and how to treat for it
Substances used in stain repellants, firefighting chemicals and other products are raising concerns about the safety of land-applying biosolids
The bill would provide funding to states for PFAS water treatment infrastructure
Also in this week's water and wastewater news, Rep. Elissa Slotkin introduces a bill to require public water systems to test for PFAS