Plain English Breakdown
The official source does not provide specific details on funding amounts or grant programs, only that they are established.
Indiana Bill to Control PFAS Chemicals
This bill requires Indiana's Department of Environmental Management to set limits on PFAS chemicals in drinking water and wastewater by July 1, 2027.
What This Bill Does
- Sets maximum levels of PFAS chemicals allowed in drinking water by July 1, 2027.
- Creates standards for wastewater containing PFAS to limit how much can be released into the environment.
- Establishes penalties for not following the rules about PFAS limits and wastewater standards.
- Funds testing and cleaning up areas affected by PFAS chemicals.
- Provides grants to help companies comply with new PFAS regulations.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Department of Environmental Management
- Companies that release PFAS into water or wastewater
Terms To Know
- PFAS chemicals
- A group of man-made chemicals used in many products, which can be harmful to human health and the environment.
- Effluent limitation standards
- Rules that limit how much pollution can be released into water from factories or other facilities.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify exact penalties for non-compliance.
- It is unclear what the specific funding amounts will be for testing and remediation.