ECOS released a press release in response to EPA announcement to prioritize action with states on PFAS.
Chemicals & Emerging Contaminants
ECOS Press Release on ECOS’ Compendium of State PFAS Actions
ECOS published a Compendium on State PFAS Actions, outlining state efforts to protect human health through policies and science.
ECOS Compendium of State PFAS Actions
This document is a guide on state actions on PFAS across all topic areas. It will help states and other stakeholders learn more about state actions on PFAS and promote understanding of the critical work states do.
Resolution 01-6: State Access to Confidential Business Information under the Toxic Substances Control Act
ECOS urges EPA to work with states to streamline the process for them to request access to TSCA CBI.
Arizona Recognized for Permitting, Water Quality, and Recycling Innovations
Four Arizona DEQ projects have garnered recognition as finalists for the 2025 Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Awards.
Stakeholder Meeting Facilitation for Issues Related to PFAS and Biosolids
Reports on conversations among state regulators, wastewater utilities, solid waste organizations, and EPA on PFAS in municipal biosolids.
2024 Draft PFAS Human Health Water Quality Criteria
Recommends water quality criteria protective of human health for PFOA, PFOS, and PFBS.
Draft Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment for PFOA and PFOS
Reflect’s on EPA’s latest scientific understanding of potential risks to human health and the environment posed by PFOA and PFOS in sewage sludge/biosolids that is sland applied, surface disposed, or…
EPA “How-To” for NPDES Permit Writers
Provides a framework for states and other NPDES permit writers on implementing technology-based effluent limitations for PFAS and other pollutants of emerging concern.
Alaska Reimbursing for Disposal of PFAS-Containing Firefighting Substances
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has launched the Firefighting Substances Disposal Reimbursement program. This new initiative aims to reimburse individuals, businesses, and communities for disposing of firefighting substances…
