Essential Utilities Releases Comment on EPA Promulgation of PFAS Maximum Contaminant Level
10 April 2024 - 11:19AM
Business Wire
Aqua, which has been testing for and addressing “forever
chemicals” for over seven years, provides more details in progress
to remove PFAS from drinking water supply
Essential Utilities Chairman and CEO Christopher Franklin shared
the following comments today:
“Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the
final regulation for six PFAS compounds, known as “forever
chemicals,” in our drinking water.
“I’m proud of the team at Aqua for the work they have done to
address PFAS as we’ve waited for the EPA to set a limit on these
toxins. These efforts include testing our water systems over the
past several years, working with officials and regulators to set
our own PFAS standard in 2020 to help guide our treatment efforts,
and designing and constructing treatment facilities.
“Over the past year we’ve built on that commitment through our
industry-leading approach to share PFAS test results in our annual
water quality reports. We’ve also launched dozens of new PFAS
projects across our footprint and, and we’re developing innovative
engineering approaches to help expedite our plans to meet the new
standard.
“During this time, we continued advocating for our customers so
that cleanup costs are paid by the companies responsible for this
situation. We are progressing in lawsuits against the chemical
manufacturers and others responsible for PFAS chemicals in our
water sources, and we’re applying for and securing grants and
low-interest loans to help us reduce costs.
“We applaud the EPA for formally setting limits, and we look
forward to sharing our updates as we work toward meeting them.
Customers can learn more about our commitment to addressing PFAS at
AquaWater.com/PFAS.”
About Essential
Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE:WTRG) delivers safe, clean,
reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals,
families, and entire communities. With a focus on water, wastewater
and natural gas, Essential is committed to sustainable growth,
operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier
employer status. We are advocates for the communities we serve and
are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600
acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.
Operating as the Aqua and Peoples brands, Essential serves
approximately 5.5 million people across 9 states. Essential is one
of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service
and natural gas providers in the U.S. Learn more at
www.essential.co.
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