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CDC study finds higher-than-average PFAS blood levels in residents near New Castle Air National Guard Base
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2 Feb 2022 | WHYY News
In 2014, the drinking water supply in the area was found to contain PFAS levels above Environmental Protection Agency standards.
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PFAS update: Current state-by-state groundwater regulations
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21 Jul 2021 | JD Supra
States have adopted a patchwork of regulations and guidance standards which presents significant compliance challenges to impacted industries.
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We sampled tap water across the US – and found arsenic, lead and toxic chemicals
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31 Mar 2021 | Consumer Reports and the Guardian
A nine-month investigation by the Guardian and Consumer Reports found alarming levels of forever chemicals, arsenic and lead in samples taken across the US. Almost every sample tested had measurable levels of PFAS.
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Bill targets PFAS firefighting foam but allows continued use
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30 Mar 2021 | Washington Post
The legislation prohibits the discharge of firefighting foam containing PFAS except for fighting fires, fire prevention operations, and testing and training.
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Temporal Trends of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Delaware River Fish, USA
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23 Feb 2021 | Integr Environ Assess Manag
Significant decreases in PFNA and PFUnA concentrations were observed in fish fillet from the tidal river during the timeframe of the study, changes in concentrations of other PFAS in tidal and nontidal fish were less substantial.
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Temporal trends of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in Delaware River fish, USA
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22 Sep 2020 | Integr Environ Assess Manag
PFNA, PFUnA, and PFOS were found in fish at levels exceeding recommended regional risk advisory limits on fish consumption.
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[Press Release] EPA adds Blades, Delaware, site to Superfund National Priorities List
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1 Sep 2020 | EPA
The primary groundwater contaminants of concern in the Blades area are metals associated with electroplating compounds. PFOS and PFOA have also been found in groundwater and public and residential supply wells.
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Settlement with DuPont likely on PFAS liability, Chemours says
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31 Jul 2020 | Bloomberg Law
The Chemours Co. and DuPont likely will reach a settlement in a lawsuit where Chemours claims its former parent saddled it with millions of dollars to clean upper- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in the environment, the company’s chief executive officer said Friday.
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Judge dismisses Chemours lawsuit against DuPont
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30 Mar 2020 | The Washington Post
The judge ruled that he has no jurisdiction to hear the case because the separation agreement between the companies clearly states that all disputes arising from the spinoff are subject to binding arbitration.
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Lawmakers push for state limit on PFAS in Delaware drinking water
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6 Sep 2019 | Delaware Public Media
Leaders of the State Senate Environmental and Natural Resources Committee and House Natural Resources Committee sent a letter 1 to Gov. John Carney asking him to direct the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Department of Health and Social Services to develop MCL rulemakings for PFAS in public drinking water.