New report underscores cost impact of PFAS on POTWs, biosolids facilities
2 Nov 2020 | Water Finance & Management
The report presents a comprehensive analysis of an in-depth survey created to help quantify these costs and operational impacts of PFAS policies and regulations at 29 publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) and biosolids management facilities mainly located in the New England region.
New team formed to spearhead complex contamination cleanup
30 Oct 2020 | Star Tribune
Its work will focus solely on a Tyco Fire Products investigation and remediation of PFAS linked to Tyco facilities.
State PFAS enforcement against the federal government – irresistible force meets immovable object?
30 Oct 2020 | Fox Rothschild
The Department of Defense, the entity that in many states is seen as a significant potentially responsible party with respect to PFAS contamination related to AFFF usage, has raised numerous defenses and objections to state enforcement and litigation efforts, from sovereign immunity to arguments based on the absence of PFAS from the list of CERCLA hazardous substances, to challenges to the validity of state regulatory standards for PFAS.
Why are DuPont and Chemours still discharging the most notorious ‘forever chemical’?
28 Oct 2020 | Environmental Working Group
Rep. Harley Rouda (D-Calif.), who chairs the Environment Subcommittee of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent a letter asking why they’re still discharging a highly toxic substance they claim not to have used in years. Data from the EPA’s Enforcement and Compliance History Online database shows ongoing discharges from both the Circleville and Parkersburg facilities.
FDA delays setting limits on PFAS in bottled water
28 Oct 2020 | Consumer Reports
The agency relies on outdated research to explain why it's 'premature' to regulate the toxic chemicals.
PFAS: Rules on firefighting foam mired in dispute over definitions
28 Oct 2020 | Wisconsin State Journal
Act 101, passed late last year in Wisconsin on a bipartisan vote, restricts the use of PFAS containing foam to emergency situations and testing facilities with “appropriate containment, treatment and disposal measures” without defining those containment, treatment and disposal measures.
Chemicals found in well as investigation continues into contamination at Fairfield dairy farm
27 Oct 2020 | Morning Sentinel
The milk from the Tozier Farm tested at 12,700; 14,900; and 32,200 ppt of PFOS. The high levels of PFOS in the milk is most likely due to the use of sludge for agricultural purposes.
PFAS levels still high despite emission cuts
26 Oct 2020 | Coastal Review
The primary source of PFAS entering the Cape Fear River is believed to come from contaminated groundwater at the Fayetteville plant, sediment between the water treatment plant intake and the facility, and air emissions.
‘Forever chemicals’ could be found in more than 1 million NC residents’ drinking water
24 Oct 2020 | The News & Observer
There needs to be more sampling to understand where some of the PFAS are coming from.
New PFAS testing planned at Buick City after high levels found in soil and water
23 Oct 2020 | MLive.com
Previous testing has shown very high PFOS levels of more than 100,000 ppt in both soil and groundwater. The concern is the possible contamination of storm sewers and the nearby Flint River.
[Press Release] Slotkin introduces bipartisan bill to strengthen PFAS testing in military servicemembers, families
23 Oct 2020 | Rep. Elissa Slotkin
The bill mandates blood testing for PFAS chemicals for those who may have been exposed.
Schumer: Stewart Air Guard base PFAS cleanup could be delayed indefinitely
22 Oct 2020 | Mid Hudson News
Because the City of Newburgh, NY switched off its main drinking water source after the discovery of toxic PFAS in Washington Lake, it may be penalized and ultimately left out in the next round of priority cleanup site selections, as it is no longer considered a drinking water source. Without knowing why toxic water is still flowing from Stewart Air National Guard Base and where it is flowing to, the United States Air Force can’t find a permanent fix.
PFAS chemicals reach remote oceans and accumulate in whales, dolphins, and other ocean life
22 Oct 2020 | Massive Science
Once in the ocean, PFAS can persist for decades or longer — and travel long distances.
New PFAS investigation launched in Grand Traverse County neighborhood
21 Oct 2020 | UpNorthLive
The investigation is being carried out in this Michigan neighborhood because PFAS has been measured in groundwater. PFAS-containing firefighting foam has been used at Cherry Capital Airport and the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station for training purposes.
New PFAS compound in N.J. water may be more toxic than older one, regulators say
21 Oct 2020 | Consumer Reports
A chemical introduced by the manufacturer Solvay Specialty Polymers USA to replace a now-regulated PFAS substance has been found in New Jersey drinking water, and the company’s own research suggests that it can cause liver damage, according to emails obtained by Consumer Reports.