PFAS DDW General Orders
AMENDED PFAS General Order DW-2022-0001-DDW
PFAS General Order Signed October 31, 2022, Amended January 29, 2026:
- Amended PFAS General Order DW 2022-0001-DDW
- Cover Letter to Public Water Systems
- Exhibit A – List of Sources Subject to General Order DW 2022-0001-DDW (Amended)
- Exhibit B – Consumer Confidence Report Information and Notification and Response Levels
PFAS General Order DW-2025-0002-DDW for Initial Monitoring
On December 12, 2025, the Division of Drinking Water issued PFAS General Order DW-2025-0002-DDW, requiring community and nontransient-noncommunity water systems to conduct initial monitoring for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
- PFAS General Order DW 2025-0002-DDW
- Exhibit A - List of Sources and Required Monitoring Frequency (as issued)
- Exhibit B - Consumer Confidence Report Language, CCRDLs, and Notification and Response Levels
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Update! List of Sources and Monitoring Frequency - January 2026
Update! Alternative Sampling Locations and Monitoring Frequency - January 2026
On November 20, 2025, drafts of the order and exhibits were made available for public comment. The comment period is now closed.
PFAS General Order DW-2024-0002-DDW
PFAS General Order Signed March 4, 2024:
- PFAS General Order DW 2024-0002-DDW
- Cover Letter to Public Water Systems
- Exhibit A – List of Sources Subject to General Order DW 2024-0002-DDW
- Exhibit B – Consumer Confidence Report Detection Limits and Advisory Levels
PFAS General Order DW-2021-0001-DDW — Rescinded October 31, 2022
PFAS General Order Signed February 16, 2021:
- PFAS General Order DW-0001-DDW
- Cover Letter to Public Water Systems
- Exhibit A-DDW Sections 1-5:
- Exhibit B
- Exhibit C
PFAS General Order DW 2020-003-DDW — Rescinded October 31, 2022
PFAS General Order Signed August 27, 2020:
Exhibits:
- Exhibit A-DDW Sections 1-5
- Note: the format of this file differs from that attached to the General Order to accommodate web posting and accessibility
- Exhibit B
- Exhibit C
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