Investors pressure top firms to halt production of toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Investors from some of the world’s largest firms are pressuring chemical companies to end production of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, which shareholders say represent an enormous and growing threat to manufacturers’ bottom lines. Continue reading Investors pressure top firms to halt production of toxic ‘forever chemicals’
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
Bylaws Updated
At the Special Member Meeting held on January 5th, 2023, the membership voted to accept the Proposed Bylaw Changes previously posted. The Bylaws page has been updated to reflect the changes. Continue reading Bylaws Updated
PFAS One Water Risk Communication Messaging for Water Sector Professionals
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are of increasing concern to the water sector and the public. It is critical that water systems continue to be the trusted sources of information for their customers, especially regarding emerging contaminants such as PFAS. Therefore, water utilities must proactively reach out to customers; be prepared to respond to questions; and communicate clearly about all aspects of PFAS. This project provides communications materials water systems can use as they interact with customers, regulators, and other stakeholders. The materials are provided in two toolkits: one for One Water messaging and one for messaging specific to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. Research partner: American Water Works Association. Published in 2022. Continue reading PFAS One Water Risk Communication Messaging for Water Sector Professionals
Special Member Meeting Jan 5, 2023 – Agenda
As we did not have a quorum at the Annual Meeting held in December, we need to hold a Special Meeting in January to complete the business we were unable to complete at that meeting. It is critical that sufficient members attend this meeting so that we can elect officers and approve the budget so that the Association can continue to function in 2023. Continue reading Special Member Meeting Jan 5, 2023 – Agenda
Public Participation Grant Flyer – DOE
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
Annual Member Meeting Agenda
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
Washington issues demand to U.S. Army: Clean up ‘forever chemicals’
Washington issues demand to U.S. Army: Clean up ‘forever chemicals’ – Columbia Insight The U.S. Army’s Yakima Training Center contaminated scores of private wells, but it’s resisting providing assistance to all those affected Continue reading Washington issues demand to U.S. Army: Clean up ‘forever chemicals’
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
Water on Whidbey December 2022