Bill > S04574

This bill establishes the "PFAS Discharge Disclosure Act," which requires certain industrial facilities and publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) to monitor and disclose the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their wastewater discharges. PFAS are persistent, toxic chemicals that can contaminate water sources and are difficult to remove through conventional treatment methods. The bill mandates that covered industrial dischargers and POTWs applying for or renewing State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permits must conduct quarterly PFAS monitoring for one year, with potential continued monitoring if PFAS are detected above certain levels. Covered industrial users introducing wastewater to POTWs must also conduct and submit PFAS monitoring results. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will be responsible for setting detection levels for at least 40 PFAS chemicals, authorizing testing methods, and making all monitoring results publicly available on their website. The goal is to gather comprehensive information about PFAS contamination in New York's waters to help develop future regulations protecting public health and the environment, addressing a current gap in monitoring and disclosure requirements for these harmful "forever chemicals."

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4574