TRSA representatives recently met with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Science and Technology (OST) to discuss the risks and regulatory activity pertaining to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, and microfibers. The U.S. EPA OST works with stakeholders to develop national economically and technologically achievable performance standards to address water pollution from industry.

PFAS has quickly moved to the top of TRSA’s legislative agenda as laundry operators in Michigan recently began receiving notices requiring testing for effluent PFAS levels in water discharge. The chemical, used in an array of products, is sometimes associated with specialty fabrics ...