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EPA is taking comments on new drinking-water monitoring for PFAS and other contaminants
EPA's proposed UCMR 6 would require many public water systems to monitor for PFAS, pesticide metabolites, and other unregulated contaminants. Comments are due August 31, 2026.
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officialepa.govProposed Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Ruleofficialadvocacy.sba.govEPA Proposes List of Unregulated Drinking Water Contaminants for Additional Studyofficialfederalregister.govRevisions To Establish the Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6) for Public Water Systems