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This bill requires the North Carolina Commission for Public Health to establish maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for several harmful chemicals in drinking water by October 15, 2025. The bill specifically mandates setting MCLs for PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances), PFOA, PFOS, hexavalent chromium (chromium-6), and 1,4-Dioxane, which are known or probable carcinogens. When establishing these levels, the Commission must review scientific studies from other states, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and the latest peer-reviewed research. The MCLs must be protective of public health, with special consideration for vulnerable populations like pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, and children, and cannot exceed levels set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Additionally, the Commission is required to conduct annual reviews of scientific studies and update MCLs as needed to address emerging threats to public health. The bill becomes effective immediately upon becoming law, aiming to improve drinking water safety in North Carolina by setting stricter standards for toxic chemicals.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S384