United States: Water

Here is a look at the groundbreaking recommendations from the SB 254 reports and other significant wildfire legislation introduced for the 2026 legislative session, which could fundamentally alter wildfire liability in California.

Companies making environmental marketing claims face mounting legal challenges from multiple fronts, including state and local regulators, consumer class actions, and competitor litigation. Recent enforcement actions reveal how recyclability claims, eco-friendly labels, and sustainability messaging are being scrutinized under various consumer protection laws, creating a complex compliance landscape for businesses advertising green products.

The EPA has launched PFAS OUTreach to help communities reduce PFOA and PFOS exposure in drinking water ahead of federal compliance deadlines, targeting approximately 3,000 water systems with known contamination challenges. Meanwhile, the agency's spring 2025 regulatory agenda reveals plans to extend compliance deadlines for PFAS drinking water standards and potentially withdraw regulatory determinations for four additional PFAS substances including PFHxS, PFNA, and GenX.