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Pennsylvania to test 350 water systems for PFAS contamination
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15 May 2019 | Water Online
This month, Pennsylvania will begin sampling more than 350 public water systems in an effort mandated by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to curb per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination… “State scientists hope to gather ‘enough information to be able to tell whether or not we have…
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States, experts say EPA role on PFAS chemicals crucial
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6 May 2019 | Echo Pilot
Even as states across the country work to address toxic per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) by creating their own drinking water protections, legal experts and regulators say the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plays a crucial role. The dynamic is particularly important where the military is…
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Five years after discovery, PFAS concerns continue in Bucks and Montgomery Counties
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25 Apr 2019 | Bucks County Courier Times
Steve Vernik’s home sat empty for months, passed over again and again until he eventually sold it earlier this month, for $25,000 less than he originally sought. There’s little doubt in his mind it’s because of the toxic chemicals that were found in his drinking…