New Hampshire § 485:16-e Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 485:16-e — Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

New Hampshire § 485:16-e

Title LWATER MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION

Ch. 485NEW HAMPSHIRE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT

SubdivisionPer and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

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Bluebook

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 485:16-e (2026).

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I. The maximum contaminant levels for the following shall be:

(a)Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA): 12 parts per trillion.

(b)Perfluoroctanesulfonic acid (PFOS): 15 parts per trillion.

(c)Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS): 18 parts per trillion.

(d)Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA): 11 parts per trillion. II. By November 1, 2020, and at least annually thereafter, the commissioner of the department of environmental services shall report to the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate, the chairperson of the house committee on science, technology, and energy, the chairperson of the senate committee on energy and natural resources, the chairperson of the joint legislative committee on administrative rules, and the governor, with a recommendation regarding the adj

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I. The maximum contaminant levels for the following shall be:
(a) Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA): 12 parts per trillion.
(b) Perfluoroctanesulfonic acid (PFOS): 15 parts per trillion.
(c) Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS): 18 parts per trillion.
(d) Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA): 11 parts per trillion.
II. By November 1, 2020, and at least annually thereafter, the commissioner of the department of environmental services shall report to the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate, the chairperson of the house committee on science, technology, and energy, the chairperson of the senate committee on energy and natural resources, the chairperson of the joint legislative committee on administrative rules, and the governor, with a recommendation regarding the adjustment of the maximum contaminant levels set in paragraph I.
III. The commissioner of the department of environmental services may adopt maximum contaminant levels different than those set forth in paragraph I if, accounting for an adequate margin of safety to protect human health at all life stages, including but not limited to prenatal development, the commissioner determines the maximum contaminant levels in paragraph I need adjustment for the protection of human health.