Media Advisory: New York State Drinking Water Quality Council to Meet on June 17, 2024

Event: New York State Drinking Water Quality Council

What: The New York State Drinking Water Quality Council (DWQC) will hold a meeting on newly announced federal Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) rules for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the setting of notification levels.

Date: Monday, June 17, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Where: Empire State Plaza Concourse, Meeting Room 6, Albany, NY 12242

The meeting may also be viewed via live Webcasting.

Public Comments: Public comment may occur either in-person or remotely, with pre-registration available by visiting the DWQC website, then clicking the webcast link, followed by the Public Comment tab. The DWQC website also includes instructions for those who wish to make public comment remotely via Zoom.

Public comment can also be submitted in writing in advance of the meeting by emailing DWQC@health.ny.gov. Written comments received by close of business on June 14 will be given to DWQC Members prior to the meeting. We request that those who make comments identify themselves and their affiliation.

Please note: No registration is required to attend the meeting in person or to remotely view the webcast; only those wanting to make a public comment need to register.

Webcasts of the meetings are posted on the New York State Department of Health's Drinking Water Quality Council website for one year within two weeks following the meeting.

For more information regarding the DWQC and the agenda for this upcoming meeting, please see here.