Advocates say new EPA guidance on PFAS falls far short of what’s needed

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 886

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Environmental advocates criticized a draft memorandum from the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to remotely address the risks of PFAS in sludge. Although Maine has worked to address the issue across the state, the EPA recommendations instead put all responsibility on individuals to manage the problem, two experts told Maine Morning Star.

“This is the EPA failing to do its job and failing to follow the science,” said Emily Carey Perez de Alejo, executive …

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