Understanding PFAS

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What are PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances?

PFAS refers to a group of man-made chemicals. They are widely used in commercial and consumer products such as food packaging, water- and stain-repellent fabrics, nonstick products and firefighting foams.  They are also commonly used in industrial processes and manufacturing.  Because of their widespread use, these compounds are present in household and industrial waste, air emissions and wastewater discharges.

PFAS are often called “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down in the environment and can build up, or bioaccumulate, in humans and animals.


PFAS Limits in Drinking Water

On April 10, 2024, EPA announced the final drinking water standards or Maximum Contaminant Levels to limit six PFAS compounds in drinking water.  

  • PFOA 4.0ppt
  • PFOS 4.0ppt
  • GenX chemicals 10 ppt
  • PFNA 10ppt
  • PFHxS 10ppt 
  • The rule also regulates mixtures of GenX chemicals, PFNA, PFHxS and PFBS through the use of a Hazard Index calculation to determine if the combined levels of these PFAS pose a potential risk to human health.                                      

Public water systems have five years to meet the new MCLs. 

Final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation details
DEQ Next Steps for Water Systems| Press Release


If you have questions, please contact NCDEQ as WellSamplingQuestions@deq.nc.gov or by phone at 919-707-8200.


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If residents have any further question or concern, please feel free to contact the Sampson County Public Works.

Sampson County Public Works
Phone

(910) 592-0188

Emergency After Hours

(910) 385-9040


Fax

(910) 592-7242


Location

827 Southeast Blvd., Clinton, NC 28328


Hours of Operation

Monday -Thursday

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM


Mark Turlington
Director

Email Mark Turlington


Have a Water Concern?

If you have any concern regarding water quality, please contact:

Brian Royal
Water Superintendent

Email Brian Royal