Category: PFAS

Meetings, News, PFAS, Resources

DOH Office of Drinking Water is inviting you to a PFAS and Lab Rule informational Zoom meeting.

WIWSA

 Washington State Department of Health Office of Drinking Water We are inviting you to a PFAS and Lab Rule informational  Zoom meeting. Please join DOH’s Mike Means and Barb Morrissey for a virtual, informational presentation on the PFAS Group A rule change (chapter 246-290 WAC) and Lab rule change (chapter 246-390 WAC). The first hour is a presentation about the rules; the second hour staff will answer questions about proposed changes. Please note: This meeting is informational only, we will not accept comments on the proposed rule language at this meeting. We hope you will join us! Time: Monday, August 30, 2021, at 8:00 AM Join … Continue reading DOH Office of Drinking Water is inviting you to a PFAS and Lab Rule informational Zoom meeting.

News, PFAS, Resources

Rulemaking Activities—Office of Drinking Water

WIWSA

Public Comment Period August 4–September 3, 2021 In response to a petition received by the State Board of Health (board) to address per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, the board is proposing revisions to chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A public water supplies (Group A rule). In addition, the board is proposing revisions to the companion rule, chapter 246-390 WAC, Drinking water laboratory certification and data reporting rule (Lab rule).  Rulemaking Activities, Office of Drinking Water :: Washington State Department of Health Continue reading Rulemaking Activities—Office of Drinking Water

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PFAS in the legislature

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Washington S-0160.2 Senate Joint Memorial 8001 was read before the Environment committee on Jan 26, 2021. While this bill asks the federal government to assist in PFAS remediation, it contains a paragraph attempting to foreclose on the establishment of cleanup standards for PFAS. The board of WIWSA wrote to the committee chair requesting that the bill not be advanced out of committee and that the PFAS Chemical Action Plan team be allowed to complete their work and make recommendations without prior prejudice. The full test of the bill and of the board’s letter can be found below. Continue reading PFAS in the legislature

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Draft PFAS CAP Comment Period Extended to January 4, 2021

WIWSA

PFAS Chemical Action Plan stakeholders, The Chemical Action Plan (CAP) team is extending the public comment period on the Draft PFAS CAP until January 4, 2021. We received stakeholder feedback that additional time to review would be beneficial for providing meaningful input. We recognize the immense challenges that Washington state residents and businesses have faced since spring 2020. This will allow the public and stakeholders an additional month to consider the Draft CAP and provide feedback, without significantly extending the Final CAP timeline. Find more information on the PFAS CAP website. If you have questions, please reach out to Irina … Continue reading Draft PFAS CAP Comment Period Extended to January 4, 2021

Meetings, PFAS

Share input on the Draft CAP at public meetings Nov. 18 and 19

WIWSA

If you would like to provide feedback on the Draft PFAS Chemical Action Plan (CAP) during a public comment meeting, please register for your preferred date and time:  Wednesday, November 18 at 6 p.m. PST Thursday, November 19 at 2 p.m. PST Ecology staff will provide a brief overview of the CAP development process and then reserve most of the time to accept comments. Please note that we plan to record the public comments. Reach out to Ecology’s Chemical Action Planner, Irina Makarow (irina.makarow@ecy.wa.gov), if you have questions. Thank you, PFAS Chemical Action Plan team Continue reading Share input on the Draft CAP at public meetings Nov. 18 and 19

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WA Ecology/Health Draft PFAS CAP issued for Comment (post updated)

WIWSA

Dear Chemical Action Plan stakeholders, Ecology and Health recently published the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Draft Chemical Action Plan and invite you to review and provide feedback on the research and recommendations. The public comment period starts today, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 and ends Monday, December 7, 2020. How to share feedback on the CAP Written comments We encourage you to give your input via our online comment form, but you can also email comments to ChemActionPlans@ecy.wa.gov or mail them to Irina Makarow, Department of Ecology, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600. Public comment meetings You can also provide … Continue reading WA Ecology/Health Draft PFAS CAP issued for Comment (post updated)

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Navy to Hold Public Meetings on Drinking Water Sampling

WIWSA

Navy to Hold Public Meetings on Drinking Water Sampling “NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. – Navy officials from NAS Whidbey Island and Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest will hold three open house public meetings Nov. 21 and 22 in Oak Harbor and Coupeville to discuss the current Navy project to test drinking water in wells in the vicinity of Ault Field and OLF Coupeville.   The first meeting will be held in Oak Harbor on Monday, November 21 at the Oak Harbor Elementary School located at 151 Southeast Midway Blvd. from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be two … Continue reading Navy to Hold Public Meetings on Drinking Water Sampling