A presentation for water providers on water contaminant cost recovery providing an overview of the legal, regulatory, and financial landscape surrounding PFAS contamination, with a focus on cost recovery opportunities under CERCLA and issues affecting wastewater utilities. Topics would include recent EPA actions, CERCLA liability and defenses, allocation of investigation and cleanup costs, litigation trends, and strategies for pursuing recovery from responsible parties. The presentation would also address challenges specific to wastewater and biosolids management, emerging regulatory requirements, and practical steps utilities can take to document costs, reduce liability, and coordinate with legal, technical, and regulatory partners. Case examples and recent developments would illustrate evolving best practices and risks.