Water & Health Advisory Council Submits Comments on EPA’s PFAS Rule Reconsideration
The Water & Health Advisory Council recently submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in response to the agency's proposal to reconsider portions of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for PFAS. Specifically, EPA has...
Contributing Scientific Perspectives to WHO’s PFAS Evidence Review
The Water & Health Advisory Council recently responded to the World Health Organization's (WHO) Request for Data on PFAS, contributing scientific perspectives to support WHO's development of health-based values for PFAS in drinking water. As part of WHO's call for...
EPW Advances Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill
Last week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) unanimously approved the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, advancing the legislation to the full Senate. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee also...
SDWA Video Series: Alan Roberson
Council Member Alan Roberson addresses a series of key questions related to drinking water enforcement in this SWDA short-form video series. These informational videos are based on the newly released book, Safe Drinking Water Act: The Next Fifty Years, which explores...
Comparing Global PFAS Drinking Water Standards — Updated October 2025
PFAS continue to drive new water quality regulations across the globe. To help environmental professionals, drinking water utility leaders and policymakers stay informed, we’ve created a visual comparison of current PFAS drinking water standards and guidelines from...
A Call for Science-Based Drinking Water Regulation: Our Comment on EPA’s Proposed PFAS Rule
The Water & Health Advisory Council recently submitted formal comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC) regarding proposed revisions to the PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR). In...
PFAS Drinking Water Federal Regulatory Snapshots
The Water & Health Advisory Council has released an important snapshot summarizing the latest federal regulatory developments around PFAS in drinking water, as of June 2025. Download Now to Stay Informed Key Highlights: EPA Reaffirms 4 ppt Limit: The U.S. EPA has...
The Water Foresight Podcast – The Madison Declaration and the Future of Water (Part 2)
The Water and Health Advisory Council continues to elevate the conversation around the Madison Declaration, which outlines a bold vision for the next era of safe drinking water. In the latest Water Foresight podcast, WHAC members Manny Teodoro, Catherine Reheis-Boyd,...
SDWA 50 Video Series: Chad Seidel and Alan Roberson Part 2
The 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act presents an opportunity to pause, reflect, and envision a brighter future. Council Member Chad Seidel and Executive Director of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators Alan Roberson recently sat...
Unsung Heroes of the Safe Drinking Water Act: Senator Howard Baker
Next up on our Safe Drinking Water Act 50 Series, Unsung Heroes of the Safe Drinking Water Act, is Senator Howard Baker from Tennessee. Howard Baker served in the Senate for three consecutive terms, earning a broad reputation for his collaborative but bold nature. He...