State Plans Public Sessions on PFAS

ALBANY — NYSDEC is hosting a virtual meeting series about ongoing actions and efforts to protect, educate, and assist New York communities in addressing the ubiquitous threat of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The webinars will focus on the PFAS Rural Background Study, treatment of landfill leachate, wastewater treatment guidance, sampling of PFAS in biosolids, and drinking water policy.

Webinars on the Proposed Rulemaking for Regulating Treatment of Landfill Leachate

Meeting 1: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 2:30 p.m. — Register to attend

Meeting 2: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 2 p.m. — Register to attend

Additional details are available on DEC’s website.

Virtual Public Information Session: A Decade of Progress on PFAS and Beyond

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 2 p.m. — Register to attend

Additional information on the proposals to be discussed is available at www.dec.ny.gov/PFAS.

Webinar on PFAS in Biosolids: PFAS in Biosolids - NYS Regulatory Update Stakeholder Meeting

Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 1 p.m. — Register to attend

Additional details are available on DEC’s website.

Accessibility for Virtual Meetings

Language interpretation services shall be made available to persons with limited English proficiency, including American Sign Language, at no cost. Requests must be received 10 calendar days before the meeting, but DEC will make every effort to fulfill requests received closer to the hearing date. Requests can be directed to DEC’s Division of Communication, Education, and Engagement by mail (address: NYSDEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, New York 12233-4500), e-mail (language@dec.ny.gov), or phone (518) 402-8028.