One of the dominant themes in recent water pollution news is the escalating regulatory and legal action surrounding PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), known for their extreme persistence in the environment and links to health issues.

US Regulations: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized first-ever national legally enforceable drinking water standards for several PFAS compounds. This marks a critical step in providing clean drinking water to millions of Americans affected by contamination [1, 2]. Water utilities across the country are now in the process of implementing testing and treatment protocols to comply with these new rules.