More than 30 Pa. schools detected toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in their drinking water that exceed EPA standard Zoë ReadJune 21, 2024 For the first time, Pa. schools with on-site wells have been required to test drinking water for PFAS. HealthPollutionWater
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. HealthPollutionWater
College students find greener protections for firefighters WDIYMay 31, 2024 As a class project, Lehigh University students came up with ways to protect firefighters from dangerous PFAS chemicals on the job. DesignHealthNews
EPA announces first federal restrictions on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water Zoë ReadApril 10, 2024 The new rules will prevent more than 4 million cancer deaths, thousands of premature deaths and tens of thousands of serious illnesses. HealthPollutionWater
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. Health
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. HealthPollutionWaterWild Pennsylvania
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. HealthWater
EPA proposes first limits on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ for public drinking water Zoë ReadMarch 16, 2023 While states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey have already set PFAS limits for public water systems, the EPA proposal is more restrictive. HealthPollutionWater
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. PollutionWater
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. HealthWater
