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Effectiveness of pitcher and bottle filters to remove poly-and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from drinking water
Science
14 Apr 2025 | Sci. Total Environ.
Out of 17 pitcher and bottle filters tested, only five reduced PFAS levels below the EU’s 100 ng/L limit, with the top filters removing up to 98% of total PFAS and over 97% of emerging PFAS, showing that removal efficiency increased with PFAS chain length and was highest in filters with large surface areas and micropore volumes.
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Environmental advocates brace for possible rollback of PFAS standards
News
11 Apr 2025 | Times Union
A lawsuit from national utility groups could threaten federal standards for “forever chemicals” in drinking water.
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Lujan Grisham signs bills for water quality, PFAS restrictions into law
Policy
8 Apr 2025
Lujan Grisham signs bills for water quality, PFAS restrictions into law lujan grisham signs bills for water quality pfas restrictions into law Tuesday 08 April 2025 US, New Mexico Environment, Wildlife, Drinking water, Private wells, Health,
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Firefighting without PFAS, expert explains
News
8 Apr 2025 | Virginia Tech
Brian Lattimer, head of the Virginia Tech Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been at the forefront of this challenge. With new bans on PFAS and increasing awareness of their impacts, his team is working to develop firefighting solutions that do not rely on these chemicals.
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Fluorine reclaimed from PFAS in mechanochemical process
News
7 Apr 2025 | C&EN
Breakdown process converts discarded forever chemicals into valuable fluorine sources.
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Alabama Supreme Court deals blow to Gadsden Water ‘forever chemicals’ suit
News
4 Apr 2025 | AL.com
The Alabama Supreme Court dealt a significant blow to the Gadsden water utility’s PFAS lawsuit Friday, dismissing the utility’s claims against DuPont, one of the largest chemical companies in the world, as well as others.
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EPA considers rolling back PFAS regulations, raising health concerns
News
3 Apr 2025 | CBS Albany
The EPA is considering rolling back drinking water regulations on PFAS, commonly known as "forever chemicals," a move that has raised concerns among environmental and health experts.
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Toxic dust? PFAS found in homes near NC plant
News
1 Apr 2025 | WRAL News
A study found high PFAS levels in household dust near a Chemours plant, raising concerns about another exposure route for residents. Researchers detected PFAS in every sampled home.
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[Opinion] Trump's admin lands a blow in the Cumberland fight against 'forever chemicals'
News
1 Apr 2025 | Fayetteville Observer
The federal shift on 'forever chemicals' comes as findings show they are in our water, soil, vegetables and blood. Many Cumberland and Bladen residents are still on bottled and filtered water.
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EPA limits remain on 'forever chemicals' – for now. See what's in your drinking water.
Policy
28 Mar 2025
More than 37 million Americans drink water from systems that exceed limits on toxic "forever chemicals," according to USA TODAY's analysis of the first update of Environmental Protection Agency data under the Trump administration.
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Boon Township family finds alarming levels of PFAS in water, encourages others to test
News
27 Mar 2025 | Up North Live
"For anyone who lives in Boon, Cadillac or any of the surrounding areas, we are finding PFAS contamination in many different places," said Mary Galvanek, an organizer of Cadillac Advocates for Clean Water. "The most important thing is to put yourself on a testing schedule. So, test right now for PFAS and you can get a general water test as well."
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Even as French Island makes progress on safe drinking water, effects of PFAS contamination remain
News
24 Mar 2025 | Wisconsin Public Radio
Residents say they loved the taste of French Island water, look forward to drinking tap water again after new well comes in 2027.
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Forever chemical well testing expands to six counties near Chemours’ Fayetteville plant
News
15 Mar 2025 | City View
Well water contamination suspected in Hoke and Harnett Counties for the first time. Residents also warned about eating homegrown produce near Fayetteville plant with known PFAS water contamination.
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6 Philadelphia-area water providers fail to meet Pa. PFAS regulations
News
13 Mar 2025 | WHYY
The Pennsylvania water systems that currently don’t comply with the state’s regulations are required to inform their customers and take corrective measures.
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City of Fort Worth sues the military, chemical manufacturers for water supply contamination
News
12 Mar 2025 | WFAA
The city is asking for more than $420 million in relief for damages suffered by the infiltration of so-called "forever chemicals" into its water supply.