Drinking water: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to allow it to be used for projects that address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. It expands the fund’s eligibility to include PFAS treatment projects, aligning with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The bill aims to ensure equitable funding for communities impacted by PFAS contamination, particularly small and disadvantaged communities, and updates the State Water Resources Control Board’s policy handbook to reflect these changes.
Key provisions
- Expands the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund’s eligible projects to include PFAS treatment in drinking water.
- Authorizes the State Water Resources Control Board to update its policy handbook to implement the changes.
- Specifically targets funding for communities disproportionately affected by PFAS contamination.
- Aligns with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act regarding PFAS treatment.
- Does not create new obligations for the state to provide resources beyond existing programs.
Who is affected
- Public water systems
- Small communities
- Disadvantaged communities
- California residents
- Environmental agencies
Notable changes
- Extends the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund’s purpose to include PFAS treatment.
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