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New PFAS compliance standards Australia: EPA-approved PFAS technology helps operators meet them with confidence
New PFAS Compliance Standards Australia - Are You Ready?
July 2025
PFAS compliance standards Australia are becoming stricter, with new EPA-backed regulations targeting industrial facilities, waste processors, and councils managing leachate and contaminated water. As limits tighten across states, The Environmental Group’s EPA-approved PFAS extraction technology helps businesses stay compliant—removing PFOS, PFOA, and PFHxS to below 1 ppb. Learn how to meet the latest standards and future-proof your operations with proven, Australian-engineered solutions.
Australia Tightens Regulations on PFAS Contamination
As public awareness of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) grows, Australia is taking serious regulatory action to protect water systems, landfills, and human health. In 2024 and beyond, new compliance standards are being introduced across several states, with the most stringent regulations targeting industrial facilities, waste processors, and councils handling leachate, biosolids, and contaminated groundwater.
According to the Australian Government’s PFAS National Environmental Management Plan (NEMP 3.0), limits on PFAS concentration are becoming more precise. Discharge thresholds for key PFAS chemicals like PFOS, PFOA, and PFHxS are being lowered to levels as strict as 0.07 µg/L in some jurisdictions. These evolving standards reflect growing scientific consensus around the risks PFAS pose to the environment and public health.
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What does this mean for Australian industries? Businesses must now demonstrate PFAS removal or treatment before water discharge, or risk non-compliance, environmental harm, and reputational damage.
Industries Most Affected by the New PFAS compliance standards Australia
PFAS regulation isn’t just a future concern, it’s happening now. The sectors most impacted by these compliance shifts include:
- Waste and landfill operators managing leachate and contaminated soil
- Construction and demolition facilities that process runoff and groundwater
- Fire training grounds and airports where firefighting foams have historically been used
- Industrial processing and chemical manufacturing sites
With compliance enforcement increasing, facilities can no longer rely on outdated or passive containment methods. The emphasis is clear: eliminate PFAS at the source through effective treatment.
Compliance Isn’t Optional
Failure to meet updated PFAS limits could potentially lead to:
- Revoked operating licenses
- Fines and EPA interventions
- Ineligibility for certain contracts or government work
- Community backlash and public scrutiny
To stay competitive and compliant, organisations must adopt treatment solutions that are not only effective but verifiable under EPA guidelines.
Failure to align with the expectations set out in the PFAS NEMP, could lead to enforcement actions as determined by jurisdictional authorities, including potential penalties and operational restrictions. See: dcceew.gov.au
For detailed guidance and to ensure compliance with the latest standards, stakeholders should consult the full PFAS NEMP 3.0 document available on the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s website.
How The Environmental Group Is Solving the PFAS Crisis
Let's work together to help you meet new PFAS compliance standards Australia
At the forefront of this challenge is The Environmental Group Ltd, offering Australia’s first EPA-approved PFAS extraction plant, currently operating at Reclaim Waste in Laverton. Our system is built for industrial scale performance:
✅ The first Victorian (AU), EPA-approved for PFAS Extraction Technology
✅ AU, US, EU Patented
✅ Removes PFOS, PFOA & PFHxS to below 1 ppb
✅ Handles complex leachate and recycled water streams
✅ Tested and validated in partnership with Victoria University
✅ Achieved 22.5m³/hr leachate processing rate during commissioning
This means Australian waste operators now have a proven, local solution that meets current and upcoming PFAS compliance standards, while future-proofing operations for even stricter environmental oversight.
Ready to Get Ahead of PFAS Compliance standards Australia ?
The time to act is now. As regulations evolve, early adopters will not only avoid penalties, but position themselves as leaders in sustainable, compliant waste management. Partner with The Environmental Group and lead the next frontier in environmental responsibility.