Industry Trends
Forever Chemicals, Immediate Demand: How the EPA's PFAS Rules Are Reshaping Hiring Across U.S. Water Utilities
The EPA's 2024 PFAS drinking water standards represent the most consequential federal water quality rulemaking in a generation, and utilities across the country are racing to build the technical and compliance workforces needed to respond. Chemists, environmental engineers, and regulatory specialists are now among the most sought-after professionals in the water sector. This analysis breaks down where the jobs are growing, what qualifications employers are prioritizing, and how candidates can po