The EPA Council on PFAS, in this document, has developed a strategic roadmap to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and protect public health and the environment. The Council, chaired by Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox and Acting Region 1 Administrator Deb Szaro, comprises senior leaders from EPA program offices and regions. The roadmap outlines a whole-of-agency approach with key principles, including considering the lifecycle of PFAS, addressing issues upstream, holding polluters accountable, ensuring science-based decision-making, and prioritizing protection of disadvantaged communities.
EPA’s strategy involves investing in research, proactively preventing PFAS contamination, and accelerating cleanup efforts. The roadmap includes specific actions and timelines, such as nationwide monitoring for PFAS in drinking water, establishing a national drinking water regulation for certain PFAS, publishing toxicity assessments, health advisories, and implementing effluent limitations guidelines.
EPA is committed to transparent and inclusive engagement, conducting national webinars, stakeholder listening sessions with various organizations, and focusing on communities impacted by PFAS. The agency aims to collaborate across federal, Tribal, state, and local governments to take meaningful action in addressing PFAS contamination.