SGWASA Remains on Target with PFAS Mitigation Plans
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Butner, NC - On May 18, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed maintaining the current federal drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS while allowing eligible drinking water systems to request up to two additional years, through 2031, to meet enforceable compliance limits associated with the broader PFAS chemical class.
The proposed mechanism does not change the PFOA and PFOS MCLs, which remain 4.0 parts per trillion each.
As federal PFAS regulations continue to develop, SGWASA remains firmly on track in its efforts to address PFAS in the water supply. The Authority is actively advancing design work, additional pilot testing, and treatment evaluations to meet the current federally mandated PFAS compliance deadline of April 26, 2029.
In partnership with CDM Smith, SGWASA is leveraging technical expertise, pilot testing, funding coordination, and long-term planning to move its PFAS mitigation program forward responsibly and effectively.
SGWASA is proactively positioned and on target with the PFAS mitigation process in motion. View the PFAS Pilot Testing report and presentation below.
Posted on 5/19/26 by the South Granville Water and Sewer Authority
Krystle Lee, PIO/Board Secretary/Webmaster
(919) 575-3367
Sources and References:
Federal PFAS Information
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “Proposed PFOA and PFOS Compliance Extension Rule.” Last updated May 18, 2026.
Proposed 2031 compliance extension, public comment period, July 7, 2026 hearing, and confirmation that PFOA and PFOS MCLs remain unchanged.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances PFAS.”
April 10, 2024 final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, enforceable MCLs, and April 2029 implementation requirements.
SGWASA PFAS Project, Funding, and Treatment Planning
South Granville Water and Sewer Authority. “Funding Award Confirmed to Support SGWASA’s PFAS Treatment Project Construction.” Issued May 1, 2026.
$10,658,880 SWIA funding award, grant and loan breakdown, and PFAS project construction funding update.
South Granville Water and Sewer Authority. “PFAS Intent to Fund Notice.” Posted April 27, 2026; updated May 1, 2026.
SGWASA’s proactive PFAS planning, funding coordination, engineering design, and treatment readiness.
South Granville Water and Sewer Authority. “PFAS Spotlight.”
CDM Smith pilot testing details, treatment media, public and Board presentation references, and PFAS mitigation program communications.
SGWASA Board and Meeting Records
South Granville Water and Sewer Authority. “April 2026 Board Meeting: Proposed FY26/27 Budget Public Hearing.” Posted April 23, 2026.
April 14, 2026 Board meeting agenda topics, including PFAS Pilot 2 DEQ Resolution of Acceptance and PFAS Pilot 2 CDM Smith Scope and Fee Approval.
South Granville Water and Sewer Authority. “April 2026 Board Meeting Files.”
Official record location for the April 2026 agenda, minutes, audio, video, and supporting files.
