‘Forever chemicals’ in school uniforms could be banned under proposed law
3 Jul 2025
Amendments to children’s wellbeing and schools bill call for ban on PFAS and synthetic fibres over health concerns.
Yaw, Miller to Introduce Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam
30 Jun 2025
State Senators Gene Yaw (R) and Nick Miller (D) announced plans today to introduce bipartisan legislation that would limit the manufacture, sale, distribution and use of firefighting foam containing PFAS beginning in 2026.
Michigan AG settles lawsuit with Domtar over PFAS contamination in St. Clair County
25 Jun 2025
The Michigan Office of Attorney General has reached a settlement agreement with Domtar Industries over the release of PFAS in its paper manufacturing process.
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules spills law applies to PFAS
24 Jun 2025
In a 5-2 ruling on Tuesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed the Department of Natural Resources’ authority to regulate polluters who produce hazardous substances such as PFAS through the state’s toxic spills law.
Bill to make PFAS polluters pay for clean-up moves to NC Senate after passing House
20 Jun 2025
A bill that would make manufacturers of “forever chemicals” pay for the cost of public water systems to filter PFAS pollution is being considered by the state Senate after passing the NC House of Representatives last month.
Oregon Legislature approves study of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer
20 Jun 2025
“When companies manufacture and use PFAS, they become part of our world,” she said. “We owe it to Oregon farmers, rural communities, and consumers to fully understand what ends up in our water and soils.”
State updates fish advisories amid PFAS concerns in Southern Colorado waters
12 Jun 2025
New signs and state guidance urge anglers to check lake-specific advisories as “forever chemicals” raise long-term health risks.
EPA cancels limits for several PFAS chemicals in drinking water
12 Jun 2025
More than 150 million Americans drink water contaminated with toxic forever chemicals. Last year, after decades of inaction, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set limits to protect public health. Now, that same agency is undoing those defenses.
EPA restores $1.4M UMaine PFAS grant
12 Jun 2025
Almost a month after it was canceled, more than $1 million in EPA funding for the University of Maine is back.
Michigan triples waters with ‘Do Not Eat’ warning for PFAS in fish
5 Jun 2025
The state of Michigan has tripled the list of lakes and rivers where high concentrations of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ make the fish unsafe to eat.
Minnesota is set to impose new PFAS reporting requirements in January. Manufacturers say they need more time.
30 May 2025
Manufacturers and trade groups are urging the state to extend the forever chemicals reporting deadline, saying they need more time to sift through complex, multitiered supply chains.
PFAS ban on everyday household items passes IL Senate
30 May 2025
This plan would ban PFAS from being added to cosmetics, dental floss, children items and toys, menstrual products, underwear and more. State Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) said Illinois will lead the way in banning these products.
Chemours and environmentalists face off in court over unlawful pollution in the Ohio River. Here’s what to know.
30 May 2025
Since 2019, Chemours has discharged unlawful levels of forever chemicals into the Ohio River. The West Virginia Rivers Coalition wants a federal judge to make them stop. Here’s what West Virginians need to know about the courtroom showdown.
Maine House passes bill to require landlords to test for PFAS
28 May 2025
The Maine House has given initial approval to two bills that expand testing for the "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
Maine's PFAS regulation hit as Trump cuts federal funding
24 May 2025
The Trump administration is canceling $15 million in grants for research into forever chemicals.