Bill > HB1530

This bill requires the Indiana Department of Health to establish state maximum contaminant levels for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water provided by public water systems. The maximum contaminant levels must be protective of public health, including for vulnerable subpopulations, and cannot be less stringent than any levels or advisories set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. PFAS are a class of synthetic chemicals that have been widely used in industrial processes and consumer products since the 1950s due to their resistance to heat, water, and oil, but have been found to have harmful health effects. The bill aims to ensure safe drinking water by setting standards for these chemicals.