EPA announces first federal restrictions on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The new rules will prevent more than 4 million cancer deaths, thousands of premature deaths and tens of thousands of serious illnesses.
PFAS
EPA finalizes new rules for companies producing toxic PFAS chemicals
Companies that want to produce or manufacture toxic PFAS chemicals that are no longer in use are now required to notify the EPA.
Pennsylvania to increase PFAS monitoring in rivers and streams
DEP will increase sampling in PFAS hotspots after the USGS found 76% of the waterways in Pa. contained these toxic chemicals.
Nearly half of drinking water in the U.S. contains toxic PFAS chemicals
The study by U.S. Geological Survey finds PFAS is most prevalent in urban areas, and near airports, industry, and wastewater facilities.
EPA proposes first limits on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ for public drinking water
While states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey have already set PFAS limits for public water systems, the EPA proposal is more restrictive.
Pa. sets drinking water standards on two ‘forever chemical’ PFAS compounds
The standards impact public and private drinking water treatment plants, bottled water plants, and school and healthcare facilities.
Pennsylvania moves to limit PFAS in drinking water
The Environmental Quality Board voted to approve limits for two of the toxic class of chemicals known as PFAS in drinking water.
Group finds PFAS ‘forever’ chemicals used in Ohio oil and gas wells
Physicians for Social Responsibility found the oil and gas industry in Ohio used PFAS, known as “forever” chemicals, 101 times since 2013.
After years of contamination at Pittsburgh airport, nearby drinking water still hasn’t been tested
The airport has known about the potential PFAS contamination for years. Now, its $1.4 billion construction project could make it worse.
1 in 3 Pennsylvania drinking water systems exceed new EPA levels for ‘forever chemicals’
The new health advisory was set based on a growing body of research that shows the pervasive health impacts of PFAS chemicals.
