Middlesex Water Company prepares for new EPA regulations on PFAS in drinking water

Middlesex Water Company in a recent announcement, reaffirmed its commitment to providing safe, clean, and reliable water services by proactively addressing the new national drinking water regulations for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) announced by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on April 10, 2024.

The EPA’s latest regulations introduce a national requirement for regulating six PFAS compounds in the nation’s drinking water supply and establish a new Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for PFOS and PFOA at 4 parts per trillion (4 ppt). This federal standard is stricter than the New Jersey standard established in 2021.