EPA Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids (2026)

Released on June 29, 2026, this memorandum includes draft guidance that, if finalized, would provide recommendations that may be helpful to operators of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and related facilities, landowners and farmers, state and Tribal water agencies, and the public. It provides voluntary recommendations for potential ways to mitigate risks from perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) involving land application of biosolids. Public comment remains open through October 5, 2026.

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