Resident warns PFAS deregulation would undercut carbon filtration and risk drinking water

A resident warned that proposed deregulation of PFAS would threaten local drinking-water protections and carbon-filtration systems. "...passes and goes into effect, everyone who relies on carbon filters to protect their drinking water will be at risk," the resident said, arguing the change would allow industry to legally contaminate sources currently protected by regulation.

Members of the Petersburgh group reviewed a draft letter intended for the governor and discussed small edits and whether to list signatories. The moderator said the draft is a "first good step" and that the group would email edits and consider adding a paragraph. They also discussed outreach strategies, including a possible press surge in Long Island and other areas to build support for persuading the governor to sign the regulation into law.

The committee agreed to collect input and circulate a revised draft; speakers said they will report back on next steps at the following meeting.