
The PFAS Project Lab
https://pfasproject.com/ Studying Social, Scientific, and Political Factors of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Continue reading The PFAS Project Lab
https://pfasproject.com/ Studying Social, Scientific, and Political Factors of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Continue reading The PFAS Project Lab
Presumptive Contamination: A New Approach to PFAS Contamination Based on Likely Sources | Environmental Science & Technology Letters (acs.org) Abstract While research and regulatory attention to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has increased exponentially in recent years, data are uneven … Continue reading Presumptive Contamination: A New Approach to PFAS Contamination Based on Likely Sources
Proposed Designation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) as CERCLA Hazardous Substances | US EPA Notice about Public Comment Period On August 26, 2022, EPA posted to its website the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Designating Perfluorooctanoic Acid … Continue reading Superfund Listing of PFOA and PFOS – Public Comment Period ending November 7!
DRAFT Water System Capacity Development Strategy Report (govdelivery.com) We want your comments; Due November 6 The Office of Drinking Water would like your feedback on our draft Capacity Development Strategy. Once we receive your feedback and complete the document, we will … Continue reading DOH wants your comments on the Capacity Development Strategy
Heartache, anger in Central Washington over drinking-water wells tainted by ‘forever chemicals’ | The Seattle Times Brandi Hyatt, featured in this article, is another recipient along with Whidbey Island Water Systems Association of a Public Participation Grant for PFAS in … Continue reading Heartache, anger in Central Washington over drinking-water wells tainted by ‘forever chemicals’
Public Participation Grant Ecology’s Solid Waste Management Program Management Team has conditionally approved WIWSA’s application for an emergency Public Participation Grant. This grant will provide funding to help WIWSA to increase public understanding and involvement in cleaning up PFAS contamination … Continue reading Water on Whidbey October 2022
A guide to reducing PFAS levels in your household tap water 331-699.pdf (wa.gov) Continue reading Home Water Treatment for PFAS
Officials project Coalinga, Calif., will use up its allotted water before the end of the year — possibly forcing the city to buy water at exorbitant prices. https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/a-california-citys-water-supply-is-expected-to-run-out-in-two-months/ Continue reading A California city’s water supply is expected to run out in two months
‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere. The battle over who pays to clean them up is just getting started. – POLITICO State and local governments across the country are suing manufacturers of toxic chemicals that are contaminating much of the nation’s drinking … Continue reading ‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere. The battle over who pays to clean them up is just getting started.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/whidbey-island-waters-undergoing-testing-will-be-dyed-red-on-monday/ The waters of Whidbey Island will run red Monday with the fluorescent hue of rhodamine, a non-toxic dye being used by the state to survey wastewater movement and its impact on local shellfish. The Washington Department of Health is evaluating … Continue reading Whidbey Island waters undergoing testing will be dyed red
EPA Proposes Designating Certain PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous Substances Under Superfund to Protect People’s Health | US EPA Continue reading EPA Proposes Designating Certain PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous Substances Under Superfund to Protect People’s Health