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What the Historic NJ PFAS Settlement Means for Your Water Systems

PFAS accountability is accelerating in the Mid-Atlantic. New Jersey has secured nearly $2.5 billion in landmark settlements, while Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware face rising legal action and regulatory enforcement. Suburban Testing Labs is the region’s trusted partner for defensible PFAS testing and regulatory compliance—helping you stay ahead of litigation and enforcement risks.

PFAS Lawsuits Are Rising in the Mid-Atlantic—Is Your Water System Prepared?

If you’re a public water supplier, engineer, or wastewater system operator in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, or Delaware, one thing is clear: PFAS manufacturer enforcement is here—and is expanding.

Let’s break down what’s happening:

New Jersey: $2.5 Billion in Settlements—And Counting

In 2025 alone, New Jersey reached two massive settlements:

These settlements will fund PFAS abatement and natural resource restoration, making it the largest environmental recovery in state history. It also sets the tone for regulators and courts nationwide: polluters must pay—and communities must act.

Pennsylvania: Lawsuits Mounting from All Angles

While Pennsylvania has not yet reached a PFAS settlement, multiple lawsuits are in motion:

  • Penn State University (June 2024) sued manufacturers after detecting PFAS in raw water supplies across its campuses.
  • Philadelphia Water Department (2022) sued 3M, DuPont, and others for contaminating city-owned properties and waterways.
  • Aqua (2025) sued Arkema for negligently discharging PFAS into the Goose Creek in West Chester.

While these remain ongoing, the settled cases in New Jersey signal a commitment to source water protection, water treatment, and clean-up.

Maryland & Delaware: Next in Line

While Maryland and Delaware haven’t made headlines—yet—they are under increasing EPA scrutiny for PFAS reporting and monitoring compliance. Many utilities in these states fall under EPA Region 3 enforcement and are required to:

  • Test for PFAS under UCMR5
  • Prepare for the enforceable limits (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS)
  • Report results to consumers and regulators

How STL Can Help

We are the Mid-Atlantic’s go-to environmental testing lab for water, wastewater, and soil.

With headquarters in Pennsylvania and decades of experience supporting public systems in NJ, MD, and DE, we provide:

  • PFAS testing aligned with EPA and state-specific methods
  • Fast turnaround times with regional sample pickup
  • Chain-of-custody and defensibility for legal and regulatory protection
  • Custom sampling kits and step-by-step guidance
  • Field support, data interpretation, and expert consultation

Our team understands the regulations, the lab science, and the urgency—and we’re already working with dozens of municipalities just like yours.

Don’t Wait for a Lawsuit to Start Testing

Even if you’re not in the headlines today, don’t be tomorrow.

Ongoing testing now gives you:

  • Insight into PFAS levels across your system
  • Data to support proactive infrastructure planning
  • Peace of mind—and legal protection—in the event of future enforcement or lawsuits
  • Trust from your consumers and stakeholders

We’re Ready When You Are

Suburban Testing Labs is here to support you in this new era of PFAS accountability.

Call our PFAS team today

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