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EPA proposal could put PFAS on contaminant list, UW experts support decision
Policy
12 Oct 2021
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul supported the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to include per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the Contaminant Candidate List 5.
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Assessment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in Biscayne Bay surface waters and tap waters from South Florida
Science
17 Sep 2021 | Sci Total Environ
The average total PFAS was higher in tap water than in surface waters, whereas the most predominant and frequently detected PFAS were PFBA, PFBS, PFPeA, PFHxA, PFHxS, PFOA, and PFOS.
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Transport and environmental risks of perfluoroalkyl acids in a large irrigation and drainage system for agricultural production
Science
11 Sep 2021 | Environ Int
Up to 40% of tolerant daily intake came from humans eating contaminated aquatic organisms.
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[Blog] Guidance on New PFAS Reporting Rule for Manufacturers
Policy
8 Sep 2021
In the last 10 years, have you manufactured, processed or imported products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)? If so, be aware - the EPA may soon require a detailed report.
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The Nrf2a pathway impacts zebrafish offspring development with maternal preconception exposure to perfluorobutanesulfonic acid
Science
2 Sep 2021 | Chemosphere
PFBS exposures were found to alter egg and embryo development, when exposure occurs preconception.
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How Biden’s Team Rushed to Dump a Trump-Era PFAS Assessment
News
1 Sep 2021 | E&E News
At issue is a toxicity assessment for PFBS, which is used in manufacturing processes and to make stain-resistant coatings for various consumer items like clothes, among other purposes.
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Perfluorinated compounds disrupted osmoregulation in Oryzias melastigma during acclimation to hypoosmotic environment
Science
18 Aug 2021 | Ecotoxicol Environ Saf
PFOS showed a greater impact on fish’s ability to extract oxygen from fresh and saltwater than the shorter chain homolog PFBS.
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[Blog] CA PFAS Pollution Widespread in Disadvantaged Communities
News
17 Aug 2021 | NDRC
NRDC’s new analysis of California’s drinking water testing for PFAS reveals widespread PFAS pollution in the state, particularly in communities that are already overburdened by multiple sources of pollution.
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Ineffectiveness of ultrasound at low frequency for treating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in sewage sludge
Science
4 Aug 2021 | Chemosphere
Ultrasonication was found not efficient at removing PFAS from sewage sludge and would ultimately increase pollution after sludge was disposed of.
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Distribution characteristics of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in human urines of acrylic fiber plant and chemical plant
Science
26 Jul 2021 | Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
Short-chain PFASs (such as: PFBA and PFBS) were becoming dominant for human exposure, especially occupational workers.
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[Report] Reconciling Terminology of the Universe of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Recommendations and Practical Guidance
Policy
20 Jul 2021
This report summarizes recent efforts by the OECD/UNEP Global PFC Group to provide recommendations and practical guidance to all stakeholders with regard to the terminology of PFAS.
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World’s first ban on products with PFAS adopted in Maine
News
19 Jul 2021 | C&EN
The US state of Maine is the first government in the world to ban the sale of products containing any chemical in a class of highly persistent synthetic compounds.
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Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in leachate, fly ash, and bottom ash from waste incineration plants: Implications for the environmental release of PFAS
Science
19 Jul 2021 | Sci Total Environ
PFBA and PFBS were associated with leachate contamination while PFOS was found to travel in fly ash readily.
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Per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as a contaminant of emerging concern in surface water: A transboundary review of their occurrences and toxicity effects
Science
16 Jun 2021 | J. Hazard. Mater.
Global shift in use of PFAS was observed from western to eastern parts of the world.
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EPA expands list of PFAS subject to TRI reporting
News
4 Jun 2021 | JD Supra
The agency announced the addition of perfluorooctyl iodide, potassium perfluorooctanoate, and silver perfluorooctanoate for the 2021 reporting year.