Connecticut Interagency PFAS Task Force

         

On November 4, 2019, Governor Ned Lamont officially released the PFAS Action Plan prepared by the Connecticut Interagency PFAS Task Force.  The plan recommends a comprehensive series of actions to address per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in Connecticut.

• PFAS Action Plan, November 1, 2019
• Appendix to the PFAS Action Plan
• Response to Comments on Draft Action Plan

Over 400 public comments were received during the public comment period following the release of the Draft PFAS Action Plan. After review and careful consideration of each comment, the draft plan was revised, where appropriate, to reflect public input.

Public Act 21-191,  An Act Concerning the Use of Perfluoroalkyl or Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Class B Firefghting Foam:

• bans certain firefighting foams
• authorizes an AFFF Take Back Program
• requires DEEP Identification of an Alternative Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam. 

Extensions for Class B PFAS Firefighting Foam Use are available.

DEEP and the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) are implementing the take-back and safe disposal of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) containing PFAS from state and municipal fire departments.

In addition, DEEP is developing a Geographic Information System (GIS) project specific to potential PFAS sources for use as a tool to evaluate the vulnerability of sensitive receptors, including drinking water supplies and surface water bodies, to PFAS pollution.  This GIS project will assist DEEP and DPH in prioritizing future site investigations throughout the state.

Furthermore, DEEP is planning initial testing at about one third of the state’s wastewater treatment plants.  This testing will include analysis of influent to and effluent from the treatment facilities.

For more information on steps being taken by DEEP and DPH, please contact:

• Shannon Pociu - CT DEEP Remediation Division
• Lori Mathieu -CT DPG Environmental Health and Drinking Water Branch
• Pat Bisacky- CT DPH Drinking Water Section

PFAS Resources and Documents

Meetings and Webinars

Task Force Background

 The Interagency PFAS Task Force was established by Governor Ned Lamont on July 8, 2019 to protect Connecticut residents and the environment from the harmful effects of PFAS.  This Task Force, which was led by the DPH and DEEP and included representatives from a broad variety of state agencies, was tasked with delivering a PFAS Action Plan to Governor Lamont containing a comprehensive strategy to:

1. Minimize human health risk for Connecticut residents,
2. Minimize future releases of PFAS to the environment, and
3. Identify, assess, and clean up historic releases of PFAS to the environment.

• Human Health
• Pollution Prevention, and
• Remediation 

Task Force Timeline

Task Force Meetings and Webinars

September 18, 2019 - Task Force Meeting

• DEEP & DPH Presentation and Agenda

 PFAS Interagency Task Force Meeting - August 28, 2019