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DE SB72

Bill

Status

Passed

9/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Darius Brown

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Origin

Senate

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates "The Forever Chemicals Mandatory Reporting Act" requiring the Division of Public Health to maintain a user-friendly public website showing PFAS levels in all public drinking water systems in Delaware

  • Establishes maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for specific PFAS chemicals: 4.0 parts per trillion for PFOA and PFOS; 10 parts per trillion for PFHxS, PFNA, and HFPO-DA (GenX); and a Hazard Index of 1 for mixtures of certain PFAS

  • Requires water utility companies to notify residents by U.S. mail when PFAS levels in their drinking water exceed MCLs, including a brochure explaining PFAS and exact contamination levels

  • Adopts stricter EPA standards automatically if the EPA establishes MCLs lower than those specified in the Act

  • Takes effect January 15, 2026, with the Division authorized to promulgate regulations for implementation and enforcement

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Drinking Water Systems.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

9/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/20/2025
Health & Human Development5/14/2025
Health & Social Services3/13/2025

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