FAQ Topic: EPA PFAS Regulations & Advocacy
Public input for the three options for PFAS compliance is welcomed and will be incorporated into the Council’s decision-making process.
The PFAS removal facility will be located next to the existing water treatment plant at 7100 Glendale Milford Road, Milford, OH 45150.
Violations from the EPA, significant penalties including fines, potential jail sentences for negligence and possible shut down of the water plant as the license would not be renewed.
The Village itself is not taking a stand for or against the regulation of PFAS, as the public has a wide range of views on the matter as it relates to public health. Rather, the Village has a goal of continuing to be compliant with drinking water regulations. The Village has applied for funding and … Continued
It is possible that these regulations could be amended or delayed. However, if the Village was to anticipate a change, and that change doesn’t occur, the Village would not be able to meet the compliance deadlines currently in place. On April 10, 2024, USEPA announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, including standards for … Continued
The EPA estimates that between 6% and 10% of the 66,000 public drinking water systems in the United States may need to take action to reduce PFAS, and at least 45% of tap water is estimated to contain one or more PFAS. The exact figures are unknown at this time as the April 2024 PFAS … Continued