Water Utility Management

AWWA’s stance on EPA’s proposed PFAS MCLs

July 24, 2023

The American Water Works Association’s regulatory technical manager Chris Moody talks about AWWA’s comments on the proposed PFAS Maximum Contaminant Levels, the proposal’s implementation challenges, and more.

Bob Crossen

On March 14, 2023, the U.S. EPA proposed Maximum Contaminant Levels for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. In response to that proposal, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) has voiced concern for its justification and implementation.

In this WaterWorld interview, Chris Moody, AWWA’s regulatory technical manager, talks about the association’s comments to the proposed MCLs, the proposal’s implementation challenges, and more.

About the Author

Bob Crossen | Editorial Director

Bob Crossen is the editorial director for WaterWorld Magazine, Wastewater Digest, Stormwater Solutions, and Water Quality Products, which compose the Endeavor Business Media Water Group. Crossen graduated from Illinois State University in Dec. 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in German and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He has worked in business-to-business journalism covering the drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and point-of-use/point-of-entry markets since April or 2016. Crossen can be reached at [email protected] or 847.954.7980.