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This bill establishes a comprehensive approach to addressing PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in North Carolina through multiple strategies. The legislation creates a PFAS Mitigation Fund with $56 million in recurring funds to support local water systems in sampling, monitoring, and treating PFAS contamination, with priority given to systems most severely impacted. Additionally, the bill allocates $14 million to the North Carolina Collaboratory for scientific research on PFAS, focusing on detection methods, environmental impacts, remediation technologies, and public health assessments. The bill also mandates strict drinking water standards for six specific PFAS compounds, setting maximum contaminant levels ranging from 4 to 10 parts per trillion. Furthermore, it directs the Department of Environmental Quality to develop science-based concentration limits and requirements for industrial users and direct dischargers, including source identification plans, treatment technologies, enhanced monitoring, and potential discharge restrictions. Regulated entities will have up to 36 months to comply with these new standards, with the Department providing technical assistance and developing sector-specific guidance. The overall goal is to comprehensively address PFAS contamination through funding, research, water quality standards, and regulatory oversight.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S666