While tracking state legislation with respect to statutes and rules that could impact our role as home inspectors, we have become aware of more and more legislative proposals with respect to testing for the presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in water. While there is currently no enforceable drinking water standard for PFAS, the EPA has issued a Lifetime Drinking Water Health Advisory Level of 70 ppt (parts per trillion) for PFOS (Perfluorooctane sulfonate) and PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid). According to the PFAS Strategic Roadmap, EPA expects to issue proposed MCLs (Maximum ...
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