EPA Report on PFAS Strategic Roadmap: Three Years of Progress

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a comprehensive report detailing three years of progress on its PFAS Strategic Roadmap, originally introduced in 2021 to tackle per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination across air, land, and water. The Roadmap is built on three core objectives:

1. Restrict: Implement proactive measures to limit PFAS exposure and prevent further environmental and public health impacts.
2. Remediate: Accelerate and expand the cleanup of PFAS-contaminated sites to restore affected areas.
3. Research: Advance scientific understanding by investing in research, development, and innovation, including health risks, environmental effects, and remediation technologies.

Key 2024 Accomplishments:

• Protecting drinking water: Strengthened standards to safeguard public water systems against PFAS contamination.
• Cleaning up PFAS contamination: Initiated and expanded remediation efforts for heavily impacted areas.
• Holding polluters accountable: Enhanced enforcement actions to ensure responsible parties bear the cost of cleanup.
• Enhancing chemical safety: Improved risk assessments and regulatory oversight for PFAS chemicals.
• Safeguarding water bodies: Increased protections for lakes, rivers, and other water resources.
• Strengthening scientific foundations: Advanced research initiatives to better understand PFAS risks and refine mitigation strategies.

This report underlines the EPA's commitment to a comprehensive and collaborative approach to address PFAS contamination and protect human and environmental health.