Maryland SB719 regulates sewage sludge containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), setting limits and requiring mitigation plans for land.

Maryland SB719 establishes regulations for sewage sludge containing PFAS, setting limits on land application and requiring mitigation plans for generators. It mandates monitoring and reporting of PFAS concentrations, with specific thresholds for application restrictions. The bill also allows blending of sewage sludge to reduce PFAS levels and sets up a mechanism for determining generator fees. It encourages sewage sludge generators to identify and mitigate PFAS sources and authorizes local jurisdictions to set rates and fees for industrial users discharging PFAS.

Maryland SB719 regulates sewage sludge containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), setting limits and requiring mitigation plans for land.

Maryland SB719 establishes regulations for sewage sludge containing PFAS, setting limits on land application and requiring mitigation plans for generators. It mandates monitoring and reporting of PFAS concentrations, with specific thresholds for application restrictions. The bill also allows blending of sewage sludge to reduce PFAS levels and sets up a mechanism for determining generator fees. It encourages sewage sludge generators to identify and mitigate PFAS sources and authorizes local jurisdictions to set rates and fees for industrial users discharging PFAS.