PFAS Coverage from the Guardian
PFAS | Environment | The Guardian Continue reading PFAS Coverage from the Guardian
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Maine is Only Beginning to Grapple With the PFAS Crisis | Down East Magazine
https://downeast.com/land-wildlife/maine-is-only-beginning-to-grapple-with-the-toxic-legacy-of-forever-chemicals/ Continue reading Maine is Only Beginning to Grapple With the PFAS Crisis | Down East Magazine
Water Contamination Information from ConsumerNotice.org
Water Contamination | Health Risks and Safe Remedies (consumernotice.org) Safe drinking water is a critical component of human life, but pollution threatens many of our water supplies. Agriculture is one of the key causes of water pollution. Industrial activities, overflowing sewers and naturally occurring substances can also contaminate our drinking water. Knowing the signs of water contamination will help you take actions that will keep you and your family safe. Includes information on PFAS Continue reading Water Contamination Information from ConsumerNotice.org
EPA Warns of Health Problems When PFAS Levels in Drinking Water Are Inconceivably Tiny
“For members of the general public who are attuned to drinking water contaminants, the EPA announcement is raising concerns, according to John Lovie, president of the Whidbey Island Water Systems Association. Located in Washington state, the association counts about 100 water systems as members, which range in size from several thousand customers to just three or four.” Continue reading EPA Warns of Health Problems When PFAS Levels in Drinking Water Are Inconceivably Tiny
EPA PFAS & Drinking Water Webinar Reminder
EPA PFAS & Drinking Water Webinar Reminder (mailchi.mp) Continue reading EPA PFAS & Drinking Water Webinar Reminder
3M Hid Its Toxic Chemical Contamination in Belgium for Over a Decade
3M Hid Its Toxic Chemical Contamination in Belgium for Over a Decade https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2022-3m-pfas-toxic-forever-chemicals-europe/?ll_push_args={%22utm_source%22:%22push%22,%22utm_medium%22:%22notification%22} Continue reading 3M Hid Its Toxic Chemical Contamination in Belgium for Over a Decade
Maine bans use of sewage sludge on farms to reduce risk of PFAS poisoning
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/may/12/maine-bans-sewage-sludge-fertilizer-farms-pfas-poisoning?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other Continue reading Maine bans use of sewage sludge on farms to reduce risk of PFAS poisoning
‘A worldwide public health threat’: Rob Bilott on his 20-year fight against forever chemicals
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/may/01/pfas-forever-chemicals-rob-bilott-lawyer-interview?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other Continue reading ‘A worldwide public health threat’: Rob Bilott on his 20-year fight against forever chemicals
NAS Whidbey has spent $24m on PFAS contamination | South Whidbey Record
https://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/news/nas-whidbey-has-spent-24m-on-pfas-contamination/ Continue reading NAS Whidbey has spent $24m on PFAS contamination | South Whidbey Record
UCMR5 to Require PFAS Testing
UCMR5 to Require PFAS Testing | NRWA Continue reading UCMR5 to Require PFAS Testing
Congressional defense bill tackles ‘forever chemicals’ with funding boost, policy reforms – EWG
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/statement/2021/12/congressional-defense-bill-tackles-forever-chemicals-funding-boost Continue reading Congressional defense bill tackles ‘forever chemicals’ with funding boost, policy reforms – EWG
See where PFAS pollution has been confirmed in the West
See where PFAS pollution has been confirmed in the West (‘Forever chemicals’) — High Country News – Know the West (hcn.org) Continue reading See where PFAS pollution has been confirmed in the West
PFAS Strategic Roadmap: EPA’s Commitments to Action 2021-2024
PFAS Strategic Roadmap: EPA’s Commitments to Action 2021-2024 | US EPA On October 18, 2021, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the agency’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap—laying out a whole-of-agency approach to addressing PFAS. The roadmap sets timelines by which EPA plans to take specific actions and commits to bolder new policies to safeguard public health, protect the environment, and hold polluters accountable. The actions described in the PFAS Roadmap each represent important and meaningful steps to safeguard communities from PFAS contamination. Cumulatively, these actions will build upon one another and lead to more enduring and protective solutions. Read an overview … Continue reading PFAS Strategic Roadmap: EPA’s Commitments to Action 2021-2024
State Board of Health hosting Virtual Public Meeting on PFAS rulemaking October 13, 2021
The board will accept oral testimony at the virtual public hearing on October 13, 2021 at 1:30 PM. Oral testimony will be given the same consideration as written comments received by September 3, 2021. Register for the October 13, 2021, 1:30 PM virtual board meeting* and the public hearing for both rules at the following link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KVff1ReLToOu6mTS_GHpjg. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please note the meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. and the PFAS rules hearing starts at 1:30 p.m. Continue reading State Board of Health hosting Virtual Public Meeting on PFAS rulemaking October 13, 2021
DOH Office of Drinking Water is inviting you to a PFAS and Lab Rule informational Zoom meeting.
Washington State Department of Health Office of Drinking Water We are inviting you to a PFAS and Lab Rule informational Zoom meeting. Please join DOH’s Mike Means and Barb Morrissey for a virtual, informational presentation on the PFAS Group A rule change (chapter 246-290 WAC) and Lab rule change (chapter 246-390 WAC). The first hour is a presentation about the rules; the second hour staff will answer questions about proposed changes. Please note: This meeting is informational only, we will not accept comments on the proposed rule language at this meeting. We hope you will join us! Time: Monday, August 30, 2021, at 8:00 AM Join … Continue reading DOH Office of Drinking Water is inviting you to a PFAS and Lab Rule informational Zoom meeting.