Legal Action Required in Response to Kidde Fenwal Bankruptcy

May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 John Lovie

https://mailchi.mp/8de6ba40a1a0/nrwas-rural-water-wire-for-3046664?e=b780b0ee8b DUNCAN, Okla. — Kidde Fenwal, a well-known manufacturer of fire protection and suppression systems, has recently filed for bankruptcy.Kidde Fenwal has been associated with the use and disposal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), resulting in significant contamination to water supplies across the U.S. The potential liability and cost to clean up PFAS contamination will be substantial. Many water systems may have a legitimate claim against Kidde Fenwal for contributing to this situation. Continue reading Legal Action Required in Response to Kidde Fenwal Bankruptcy

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EPA Takes Key Step to Stop Unsafe PFAS from Reentering Commerce

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 John Lovie

Proposed rule would prevent companies from starting or resuming the manufacture, processing or use of an estimated 300 substances. EPA Takes Key Step to Stop Unsafe PFAS from Reentering Commerce | NRWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency … Continue reading EPA Takes Key Step to Stop Unsafe PFAS from Reentering Commerce

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EPA Adds Nine Additional PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory List

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 WIWSA

EPA Adds Nine Additional PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory List | NRWA WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the automatic addition of nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) list. … Continue reading EPA Adds Nine Additional PFAS to Toxics Release Inventory List

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EPA Releases New PFAS Analytic Tools

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 WIWSA

EPA Releases New PFAS Analytic Tools | NRWA Interactive webpage provides information on PFAS sources across the U.S. Jan 5, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a new interactive webpage, called the “PFAS Analytic … Continue reading EPA Releases New PFAS Analytic Tools

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2023 PFAS Cost Recovery Update

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 WIWSA

2023 PFAS Cost Recovery Update | NRWA More information on a PFAS lawsuit Continue reading 2023 PFAS Cost Recovery Update

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EPA Issues Guidance to States to Reduce Harmful PFAS Pollution

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 WIWSA

EPA Issues Guidance to States to Reduce Harmful PFAS Pollution | NRWA WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a memorandum to states that provides direction on how to use the nation’s bedrock clean water permitting … Continue reading EPA Issues Guidance to States to Reduce Harmful PFAS Pollution

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EPA proposes to close ‘loophole’ for reporting ‘forever chemical’ releases

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 WIWSA

EPA proposes to close ‘loophole’ for reporting ‘forever chemical’ releases | The Hill EPA Proposes Rule to Enhance Reporting of PFAS Data to Toxics Release Inventory | NRWA Changes to TRI Reporting Requirements for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and to … Continue reading EPA proposes to close ‘loophole’ for reporting ‘forever chemical’ releases

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