Poly and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (Guidance) Bill

Key Points

• The Chief Inspector of Drinking Water must issue official guidance on PFAS in drinking water.
• The guidance would be directed at water companies and explain how PFAS should be monitored, managed and reduced to protect consumers.
• The measure focuses on poly and perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water.
• The bill is framed as guidance with related or connected purposes.
• It is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons and is sponsored by Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat).

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and then on to further readings before becoming law.