PFAS Sampling as Part of Connecticut Wastewater Permitting

The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) has recently been requesting facilities with wastewater discharges to sample for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Those facilities being requested to test for PFAS have been identified based on SIC/NAICS codes or other reporting requirements (TRI II) which indicate the potential usage of PFAS. CTDEEP may require a facility to sample for PFAS either with a new permit or a permit renewal. The conditions require the facility to;

• Retain a qualified professional within 30 days of permit approval.
• Within 10 days of retaining the professional, notify the CTDEEP commissioner. The commissioner will approve or reject the choice.
• The facility and its qualified professional will submit a sampling plan to the commissioner, within 120 days. The commissioner will determine and approve the appropriateness of the plan.
• The facility will collect the samples no later than 90 days after plan approval.
• Submit the results in writing to the commissioner, within 30 days of receiving the data.

GZA has qualified professionals that can help you develop your sampling plans and stay in compliance with the law. To learn more, contact Richard Desrosiers, richard.desrosiers@gza.com, 860-965-1117.