PFAS Compliance Resources

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals used in numerous industrial and consumer products since the 1940s. Known as "forever chemicals," PFAS persist in the environment and human body due to strong carbon-fluorine bonds. Common PFAS compounds include PFOA, PFOS, GenX, PFHxS, and PFNA. These substances have been linked to various health concerns and are now subject to strict EPA regulations.

The EPA established the first-ever national drinking water standards for PFAS compounds, setting Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for six PFAS chemicals. PFOA and PFOS each have MCLs of 4 parts per trillion (ppt). Public water systems must comply with monitoring, reporting, and remediation requirements. These regulations significantly expand testing obligations for municipalities, utilities, and facilities with potential PFAS contamination.

EPA Method 1633 is the definitive analytical method for measuring PFAS in drinking water, wastewater, surface water, groundwater, and other environmental matrices. This liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method can detect and quantify 40 PFAS compounds at parts-per-trillion levels. Accredited laboratories must validate Method 1633 proficiency to provide regulatory-compliant PFAS analysis. Our laboratory partners maintain current Method 1633 certifications.

Testing frequency depends on your facility type, regulatory jurisdiction, and previous detection history. Public water systems typically require initial testing followed by quarterly or annual monitoring. Industrial facilities may need more frequent testing based on discharge permits. Sites with known PFAS contamination often require monthly or quarterly monitoring during remediation. We develop customized sampling cadences aligned with your specific compliance obligations and risk profile.

Managing PFAS compliance through multiple vendors creates coordination complexity, documentation gaps, and accountability challenges. Our bundled service provides a single point of contact for field sampling, laboratory analysis, chain-of-custody documentation, and hazardous waste transportation. This integration reduces administrative burden, ensures seamless custody transfers, eliminates vendor coordination issues, and provides complete audit documentation. A unified service model reduces compliance risk while simplifying your internal processes.

You receive comprehensive documentation for every compliance activity: barcoded sample labels with QR and Code128 identifiers, complete chain-of-custody forms with timestamped transfers, EPA-formatted laboratory reports with MCL comparisons, waste manifests for hazardous material disposal, and exportable audit reports consolidating all custody documentation. All records are digitally archived and available through our secure client portal for regulatory inspections and internal audits.