PFAS Restrictions Gain Momentum as More States Enact Bans
In 2024, legislative momentum against PFAS surged, with at least 11 states enacting laws to restrict the use of these "forever chemicals" in everyday consumer products and firefighting foam. The new legislation includes bans on PFAS in apparel, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics, and menstrual products. In total, 16 states adopted 22 PFAS-related measures this year, bringing the total to 155 PFAS policies approved by 30 states since 2007.
The push for PFAS restrictions comes as awareness grows about their potential health risks, including immune system damage, increased cancer risks, and decreased fertility. However, the chemical industry and some companies argue that states are going too far, citing the critical role of PFAS in renewable energy, healthcare, and electronics. They emphasise the diverse nature of PFAS chemistries and call for more nuanced regulation.
Despite industry
concerns, many companies are willingly moving away from PFAS use. States like Vermont have unanimously approved comprehensive bans on PFAS in various products, while Maine is preparing to implement the world's first PFAS ban covering all consumer goods by 2030. As more states enact product-specific bans, the trend towards stricter PFAS regulation continues to gain momentum across the United States.
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Puraffinity is pleased to announce that its G400+ adsorbent media has been certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 standards for Point of Entry (POE) and Water Treatment Plant End Use applications The certifications confirm that G400+ meets the required health effects criteria for materials used in drinking water system components. This milestone enables Puraffinity to support installations where NSF-certified products are required, including municipal drinking water applications. “As a member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), I see this certification as an important step for broader municipal adoption, ” said Neal Megonnell, Chief Commercial Officer at Puraffinity. “It enables utilities to deploy our technology where NSF compliance is required, and it strengthens our ability to scale PFAS treatment solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety and performance.” Designed for highly effective PFAS removal with rapid kinetics, the advanced adsorbent media G400+ supports compact system design and efficient treatment across a wide range of water matrices. Building on this milestone, the company continues to advance water treatment solutions that help utilities and industry address PFAS compliance and protect drinking water quality.
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An exclusive panel featuring Puraffinity CEO Vincent Caillaud, who will join industry leaders to discuss cutting-edge solutions for combatting PFAS, “forever chemicals”, in drinking water. With PFAS contamination presenting urgent health challenges due to their extreme persistence, mobility, and health impacts at trace levels, this session will spotlight the realities of PFAS in water supplies, the latest science driving regulatory change, and the next generation of removal technologies.
WEFTEC 2025 is the world’s largest annual water quality conference and exhibition, held September 27–October 1, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago. It gathers over 20,000 water professionals from 100+ countries to explore cutting-edge water technologies, attend technical sessions and workshops, and network with sector leaders. The event features a massive exhibition of advanced solutions, educational opportunities, and speciality pavilions focused on topics like sustainability and digital innovation. Our CEO, Vincent Caillaud , and CCO, Neal Megonnell , will be in attendance.
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