Attorney General Kaul Leads 17 States in Urging EPA to Finalize Proposed PFAS Drinking Water Standards

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul today, as part of a 17-state coalition filed comments to the U.S. Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) supporting the agency’s proposal to set enforceable drinking water standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—more commonly known as PFAS or “forever” chemicals.

“Wisconsinites should be able to feel confident that when they turn on the faucet, the water will be safe to drink,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “National drinking water standards for PFAS would help protect people’s health from the harms caused by forever chemicals.”...
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