Palo PFAS study finding ‘good news’
29 Feb 2020 | Daily News
If PFAS is found in the wells residents can call the health department to request the installation of a filter. The health department covers the cost, and then is reimbursed by the state.
EPA conducting criminal investigations into industries’ handling of PFAS chemicals
27 Feb 2020 | EWG Press Release
In an update to its 2020 PFAS Action Plan, the EPA included details about the new probes, stating it “has multiple criminal investigations underway concerning PFAS-related pollution.”
PFAS class actions over groundwater contaminated by toxic firefighting foam settled by Federal Government
27 Feb 2020 | ABC News
An "in-principle" settlement has been reached between the Australian Government and residents of three communities who had their groundwater contaminated by toxic firefighting foams used at defence bases until the early 2000s.
Women firefighters face high exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals
26 Feb 2020 | ScienceDaily
PFHxS, PFUnDA, and PFNA were detected at significantly higher amounts in firefighters' blood, compared to office workers' blood.
Should you be concerned about what’s in your drinking water?
25 Feb 2020 | Lenconnect.com
The short answers from a state official and representatives of a Petoskey-based water quality advocacy group are: Yes, you should always be vigilant about what’s in your water, but to what degree depends on many factors.
EPA closer to regulating PFAS in drinking water
20 Feb 2020 | Bloomberg Environment
In addition to proposing to regulate PFOA and PFOS, the EPA is asking for data and information including new monitoring and health effects data to decide whether regulation is appropriate for other chemicals in the PFAS family.
[Press release] Department of defense illegally burning stockpiles of toxic “forever chemicals”
20 Feb 2020 | EarthJustice
The Department of Defense sued over its contracts to burn millions of gallons of unused firefighting foam containing PFAS in incinerators across the country. PFAS resist incineration and do not break down under temperatures and conditions that are sufficient to destroy other toxic chemicals. Incomplete incineration may result in PFAS emissions, as well as other toxic chemicals like hydrogen fluoride, which is poisonous, corrosive and flammable.
Nearly half the country working on PFAS rules as EPA drags feet
19 Feb 2020 | Bloomberg Environment
States that have opted to act are deciding how much PFAS is safe to drink, and what should be done about contaminated water sources. Most states have focused on two of the better-understood chemicals in the PFAS family—PFOA and PFOS—while others are assessing the safety of five or more.
UArizona granted $1.5M to study firefighters’ health risks
15 Feb 2020 | KTAR.COM
Researchers will be testing the blood and urine of firefighters to determine the precise amounts of PFAS in their bodies, along with zeroing in on the best practices for limiting overall exposure to the potentially harmful chemicals.
Airport enters multi-district PFAS lawsuit
13 Feb 2020 | MVTimes
The airport is attempting to recoup mitigation expenses spent making sure neighbors of the airport property have clean and safe water to drink.
Water update: PFAS and the cost of cleanup
13 Feb 2020 | Fullerton Observer)
The board hopes to recover the cost of cleanup through legal means as well as grant funding. The California Attorney General may sue Dupont.
New PFAS toxic chemical injury cases against DuPont being tried in Columbus federal court
12 Feb 2020 | The Columbus Dispatch
Thousands of people were awarded millions of dollars from DuPont de Nemours, Inc. in a settlement after their drinking water was contaminated. However, now about 60 people who have since developed testicular and kidney cancers are suing the company in hopes of getting compensation.
Report: PFAS, toxic flame retardants, chemical disclosure top issues for states
7 Feb 2020 | WAMC
At least 29 states will consider more than 180 policies to require companies to disclose what is in their products as well as limit exposures to toxic chemicals.
Study says water filters may not block some harmful compounds
7 Feb 2020 | North Carolina Public Radio
While filters are an option, "the real goal should be control of PFAS contaminants at their source," said Detlef Knappe of N.C. State University.
Mark Ruffalo tells Europeans on the environment: “You guys are the heroes now”
5 Feb 2020 | META
“Industry should not be allowed to sell substances before they are proven safe, but it does… Our children should not be born contaminated with toxic substances, but they are. The EU needs to get a grip on a reckless chemical industry, fast,” said EU Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius.