2023 PFAS Cost Recovery Update
2023 PFAS Cost Recovery Update | NRWA More information on a PFAS lawsuit Continue reading 2023 PFAS Cost Recovery Update
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Public Health Assessment Training
The Public Health Assessment Training (PHAT) provides with the basics to conduct the public health assessment or PHA. The PHA is the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)’s method to evaluate community exposures to hazardous substances from hazardous waste sites. Continue reading Public Health Assessment Training
More ‘forever chemicals’ found in WA drinking water as cleanup costs mount
More ‘forever chemicals’ found in WA drinking water as cleanup costs mount | The Seattle Times Where PFAS exceeded state action levels in Washington public water systems The state action levels were set to protect people who drink the same … Continue reading More ‘forever chemicals’ found in WA drinking water as cleanup costs mount
PSE substations among five attacked in Pacific Northwest in November
PSE substations among five attacked in Pacific Northwest in November | The Seattle Times Could water system facilities be next? Here’s a useful tool for vulnerability assessment from the EPA Vulnerability Self-Assessment Tool (VSAT) (epa.gov) Continue reading PSE substations among five attacked in Pacific Northwest in November
EPA Issues Guidance to States to Reduce Harmful PFAS Pollution
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
EPA proposes to close ‘loophole’ for reporting ‘forever chemical’ releases
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
Regional PFAS Community Engagement Sessions
Regional PFAS Community Enagement Sessions (pfascommunityengagement.org) Harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are an urgent public health and environmental issue facing communities across the United States. In October 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the PFAS Strategic Roadmap—committing to … Continue reading Regional PFAS Community Engagement Sessions
It’s That Time Again!
It’s That Time Again! Is there a water system you’re proud of? Do you know an outstanding waterworks operator or another deserving person in the drinking water industry? Nominate them for an award! We’re collecting nominations until February 20, 2023. … Continue reading It’s That Time Again!
The PFAS Project Lab
https://pfasproject.com/ Studying Social, Scientific, and Political Factors of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Continue reading The PFAS Project Lab
Superfund Listing of PFOA and PFOS – Public Comment Period ending November 7!
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!
DOH wants your comments on the Capacity Development Strategy
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’
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’
Home Water Treatment for PFAS
A guide to reducing PFAS levels in your household tap water 331-699.pdf (wa.gov) Continue reading Home Water Treatment for PFAS
2022 EPA Health Advisory Levels for Four PFAS
2022 EPA Health Advisory Levels for Four PFAS (wa.gov) On June 15, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released lifetime Health Advisory Levels (HALs) for four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. These included interim health advisories … Continue reading 2022 EPA Health Advisory Levels for Four PFAS
A California city’s water supply is expected to run out in two months
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