Massachusetts H5598 aims to protect public health by regulating PFAS in consumer products and water systems.

Massachusetts H5598 introduces measures to safeguard public health from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The bill mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to update groundwater and surface water discharge permits with PFAS monitoring and reporting requirements. It prohibits the sale of consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS, with exceptions for unavoidable uses. The bill also establishes a PFAS Public Health Trust Fund to support PFAS remediation and education programs, targeting environmental justice populations.

Massachusetts H5598 aims to protect public health by regulating PFAS in consumer products and water systems.

Massachusetts H5598 introduces measures to safeguard public health from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The bill mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to update groundwater and surface water discharge permits with PFAS monitoring and reporting requirements. It prohibits the sale of consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS, with exceptions for unavoidable uses. The bill also establishes a PFAS Public Health Trust Fund to support PFAS remediation and education programs, targeting environmental justice populations.