WA AG sues PFAS manufacturers, seeks money for cleanup of drinking water
By Isabella Breda and Manuel Villa
Seattle Times staff reporters
The state attorney general’s office has filed a lawsuit against nearly two dozen manufacturers of so-called “forever chemicals,” asserting the companies knew about their risks to the environment and humans for decades but lied and kept that knowledge hidden from the government and public to protect their businesses. Continue reading WA AG sues PFAS manufacturers, seeks money for cleanup of drinking water
AG Ferguson files lawsuit against 20 manufacturers of “forever chemicals”
SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced an environmental lawsuit today against numerous manufacturers of PFAS, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.” The lawsuit asserts these companies knew for decades about the serious risks these chemicals posed to humans and the environment. The companies likely made many millions in profit while actively deceiving the public. Continue reading AG Ferguson files lawsuit against 20 manufacturers of “forever chemicals”
Legal Action Required in Response to Kidde Fenwal Bankruptcy
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
Can I buy bottled water with food stamps?
As the Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act celebrate their 50th anniversaries, they are failing rural Americans. Continue reading Can I buy bottled water with food stamps?
Residents with contaminated water near Yakima Training Center still waiting for solutions
Residents with contaminated water near Yakima Training Center still waiting for solutions | Local | yakimaherald.com Brandi Hyatt, left, hands out information flyers to parade goers as the Pursue PFAS Free float rolls by in the Selah Community Days Parade Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Selah, Wash. More than a year after finding out her home’s well had high levels of toxic chemicals, Brandi Hyatt and her family in East Selah have adapted to using bottled water for everything from brushing their teeth to filling their dog’s water bowl.“As far as daily life goes, everything is worked around the bottled … Continue reading Residents with contaminated water near Yakima Training Center still waiting for solutions
Water on Whidbey May 2023
Read the latest Water on Whidbey Continue reading Water on Whidbey May 2023
Board of Directors Changes
Board of Directors We have more changes on the board of directors. Bethel Hart is stepping down after years of service as our treasurer and bookkeeper. Bethel also created and managed our apprenticeship program. We thank you Bethel for all … Continue reading Board of Directors Changes
Unseen worry: Firefighting ‘forever chemicals’ linger near Paine Field
Unseen worry: Firefighting ‘forever chemicals’ linger near Paine Field | HeraldNet.com EVERETT — Late on the afternoon of May 20, 2014, construction workers at Boeing’s massive Everett Modification Center at Paine Field accidentally cut a wire. The mistake activated the … Continue reading Unseen worry: Firefighting ‘forever chemicals’ linger near Paine Field
WIWSA Board Members honored for Drinking Water Week
Association vice-president and Town of Coupeville Public Works Director Joe Grogan received a Grace Under Pressure award, while Assocation director and former president John Lovie received a Lifetime Achievement award. Continue reading WIWSA Board Members honored for Drinking Water Week
Water agencies endorse Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act
Water agencies endorse Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act | Wastewater Digest (wwdmag.com) New legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate may help hold polluters accountable for PFAS cleanup costs under CERCLA — and the act is supported by prominent water … Continue reading Water agencies endorse Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act
Where did high levels of PFAS in San Juan Island water come from?
Where did high levels of PFAS in San Juan Island water come from? | The Seattle Times SAN JUAN ISLAND — Every night, before the Ross family sits down at the dinner table and shares their highs and lows — … Continue reading Where did high levels of PFAS in San Juan Island water come from?
A Data-Driven Approach for Assessing Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Applied to Puget Sound, Washington State, USA
Abstract Sea level rise (SLR) will exert pressures on assets with social value, including things such as infrastructure and habitats, in the coastal zone. Assessing and ranking the vulnerability of those assets can provide insights that support planning and projects … Continue reading A Data-Driven Approach for Assessing Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Applied to Puget Sound, Washington State, USA
PFAS Basics: A series of videos by Washington State Department of Health
Check out this great series by Claire Nitsche and Barb Morrissey at the Washington State Department of Health Continue reading PFAS Basics: A series of videos by Washington State Department of Health
They have us coming and going
We recently installed an under sink reverse osmosis system1, mostly to improve the taste of our drinking water and to limit scaling in tea kettles and coffee machines. Continue reading They have us coming and going
Study Finds: Exposure to PFAS Found in Everyday Products Is Linked to Significantly Reduced Fertility
Researchers from Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research found that exposure to chemicals commonly found in drinking water and everyday household products may result in reduced fertility in women by as much as 40 percent Continue reading Study Finds: Exposure to PFAS Found in Everyday Products Is Linked to Significantly Reduced Fertility