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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
  • Exhibit A Supplement - Alternative Sampling Locations
• Exhibit B - Consumer Confidence Report Language, CCRDLs, and Notification and Response Levels
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) [Coming Soon]

On November 20, 2025, drafts of the order and exhibits were made available for public comment. The comment period is now closed.

• Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment
• Draft PFAS General Order DW 2025-00XX-DDW
• Draft Exhibit A - List of Sources and Required Monitoring Frequency
  • Draft Exhibit A Supplement - Alternative Sampling Locations
• Draft Exhibit B - Consumer Confidence Report Language, CCRDLs, and Notification and Response Levels

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-2022-0001-DDW

PFAS General Order Signed October 31, 2022:

• 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
• 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PFAS General Order DW-2021-0001-DDW — Rescinded October 31, 2022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:
  • Section 1
  • Section 2
  • Section 3
  • Section 4
  • Section 5
• Exhibit B
• Exhibit C

PFAS General Order DW 2020-003-DDW — Rescinded October 31, 2022

PFAS General Order Signed August 27, 2020:

• PFAS General Order
• Cover Letter to Public Water Systems

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