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.

Bipartisan bills propose free PFAS blood tests for kids in affected Michigan counties

20 May 2025

Two state lawmakers announced bipartisan legislation Tuesday aimed at providing free blood testing in PFAS contaminated areas.

When States Step In: PFAS Policy Innovation or Fragmentation?

15 May 2025

While this federal delay, and retreat in other PFAS areas, is recent, states have not waited for federal action.

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