NY PROPOSES FIRST IN-NATION REGULATIONS ON PFAS--REQUIRES TREATMENT OF CONTAMINANTS IN LANDFILL LEACHATE

Numerous readers have sent this article and asked if it will impact the now closed Croton Point landfill; it seems most likely that it will but you should really consult with the appropriate officials to ask what if anything that means to the village and its residents:

ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today announced proposed rules that would make New York the first state to require treatment of environmental contaminants in leachate at landfills.

The proposal would build on New York’s leadership in addressing PFAS and other harmful chemicals, strengthening protections for drinking water and reducing long-term risks to public health and the environment. MORE AT NY proposes first-in-nation regulations on PFAS | News | pressrepublican.com