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Implementing safe drinking water policy for PFAS & Lead Pipes - Alan Roberson, Director of the ASDWA
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- Jul 15, 2025
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Summary
In this episode of the Environmental Transformation Podcast , host Sean Grady talks with Alan Roberson , Executive Director of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA) . Roberson shares insights from over 34 years in water policy, including how ASDWA supports state drinking water agencies, challenges of PFAS regulation, and the impact of federal funding shortfalls on public health protection. The discussion covers drinking water regulations, the role of state labs, infrastructure funding, workforce shortages, and more. Chapters with Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and Guest Background 02:12 – What Is ASDWA and Its Mission 04:33 – ASDWA’s Role in Federal Rulemaking 07:05 – PFAS Regulation Updates and Compliance Timelines 13:42 – State Data Sharing and Collaboration 18:20 – Concerns Over GenX and Short-Chain PFAS 22:01 – Cost of Compliance and Affordability 26:44 – Federal Funding Gaps and SRF Limitations 31:10 – Holding Polluters Accountable 34:40 – State-Level PFAS Standards and Support 38:02 – Lab Testing Capacity and State Limitations 42:35 – Lead Pipe Inventories and Replacement Challenges 46:10 – Regulatory Burdens and Ratepayer Equity 49:20 – Infrastructure Needs and Workforce Challenges 54:00 – ASDWA’s Top Priorities for 2025 57:30 – Final Thoughts and Closing PFAS drinking water rule, Safe Drinking Water Act, lead pipe replacement, Alan Roberson, ASDWA, EPA drinking water standards, public health and water utilities, SRF funding, UCMR5, GenX chemicals, state drinking water labs, water infrastructure, environmental policy, clean water initiatives, water workforce shortage, environmental transformation podcast