As PFAS Limits Loom, Financial Questions Remain Over How Water Utilities Will Comply
June 21, 2023
Despite an influx in attention and financial support, national utilities have a long road ahead in combating a preeminent drinking water contaminant.
“Utilities facing financial hurdles from coming federal water limits for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) stand to receive a boost from an historic $11 billion in potential legal settlements, but that money isn’t likely to fully meet utilities’ needs, according to attorneys,” Bloomberg Law reported. “Annual treatment costs to remove the chemicals would range from more than $2.5 billion to $3.2 billion annually, (the American Water Works Association) said.”
