Nearly 19% of water systems tested in Pa. contain PFAS levels above new EPA standards

Zoë ReadJune 14, 2024

A majority of the water systems with high levels of PFAS are run by small municipalities or communities. The highest level is more than 500 times the new federal regulations.

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EPA finalizes new rules for companies producing toxic PFAS chemicals

Zoë ReadJanuary 10, 2024

Companies that want to produce or manufacture toxic PFAS chemicals that are no longer in use are now required to notify the EPA.

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Pennsylvania to increase PFAS monitoring in rivers and streams

Zoë ReadSeptember 26, 2023

DEP will increase sampling in PFAS hotspots after the USGS found 76% of the waterways in Pa. contained these toxic chemicals.

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Nearly half of drinking water in the U.S. contains toxic PFAS chemicals

Zoë ReadJuly 13, 2023

The study by U.S. Geological Survey finds PFAS is most prevalent in urban areas, and near airports, industry, and wastewater facilities.

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Pa. sets drinking water standards on two ‘forever chemical’ PFAS compounds

Susan PhillipsJanuary 20, 2023

The standards impact public and private drinking water treatment plants, bottled water plants, and school and healthcare facilities.

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Pennsylvania moves to limit PFAS in drinking water

Zoë ReadOctober 17, 2022

The Environmental Quality Board voted to approve limits for two of the toxic class of chemicals known as PFAS in drinking water.

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Group finds PFAS ‘forever’ chemicals used in Ohio oil and gas wells

Julie GrantSeptember 30, 2022

Physicians for Social Responsibility found the oil and gas industry in Ohio used PFAS, known as “forever” chemicals, 101 times since 2013.

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Pennsylvania Holds Public Hearings on PFAS drinking water regulation

Julie GrantMarch 25, 2022

PFAS is a class of toxic chemicals that can cause an increased risk of health problems, including cancers. The DEP wants to regulate two of them in drinking water.

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Pennsylvania asks for input on PFAS drinking water rule

Rachel McDevittMarch 18, 2022

PFAS are a class of toxic chemicals used to make water-, heat- and stain-resistant things like non-stick cookware and carpets.

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Environmental advocates applaud EPA plan to address PFAS, but say more is needed

Zoë ReadOctober 22, 2021

EPA released a 3-year "roadmap" to prevent this class of toxic chemicals from being released into the environment and speed up the cleanup process. Advocates say too many unanswered questions remain.

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