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Groundwater council calls for action on PFAS; nitrate remains top contaminant
News
2 Sep 2020 | Wisconsin State Journal
While past Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council’s reports have addressed PFAS, this is the first to call for direct action.
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ILSI North America Virtual Symposium on Risk Assessment of PFAS in Food
Events
2 Sep 2020
This session will address risk characterization with a focus on exposure routes and toxicology, and will build on the first session on PFAS Analytical Methodology which was held June 23rd.
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Biomonitoring of chlorinated polyfluoroalkyl ether sulfonic acid in the general population in central and eastern China: Occurrence and associations with age/sex
Science
1 Sep 2020 | Env. Int.
This study provides extensive data regarding human exposure to 6:2 Cl-PFESA in the general population in central and eastern China.
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NC officials investigating foam containing chemicals found in Gray’s Creek
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1 Sep 2020 | Cumberland County News
The surface water sample below the foam did not reflect it, but preliminary test results of the foam found significant levels of PFOS.
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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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Ski wax use contributes to environmental contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Science
31 Aug 2020 | Chemosphere
PFAS-containing ski wax was found to be a significant source of pollution in snowmelt and nearby water sources.
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PFAS concentrations in soils: Background levels versus contaminated sites
Science
31 Aug 2020 | Sci. of Tot. Env.
PFAS was found to be concentrated in soils above the water table.
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[Press Release] Elevated PFAS levels found in ditch downstream of JCI/Tyco
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28 Aug 2020 | Wisconsin DNR
The DNR continues close coordination with JCI/Tyco and is monitoring their progress to investigate and address PFAS contamination in the Marinette area.
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Frustrated families in Summerville, Ga. wait for water solutions
News
28 Aug 2020 | News Channel 9
Back in January, the EPA found PFOS and PFOA in the water, above the recommended levels.
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Concentrations of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and blood glucose in pregnant women
Science
25 Aug 2020 | Env. Health
FAS exposure was associated with an increased risk of altered glucose and insulin levels among pregnant women.
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Serum Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Are Associated with Increased Hearing Impairment: A Re-Analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Data
Science
25 Aug 2020 | Int J Environ Res Public Health
PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, and PFHxS were correlated with hearing impairment at different frequencies in the U.S. adult population.
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Associations between the serum levels of PFOS/PFOA and IgG N-glycosylation in adult or children
Science
25 Aug 2020 | Env. Poll.
High levels of PFOS or PFOA in human serum were strongly associated with altered immune function leading to the decreased ability to fight off diseases.
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In situ soil flushing to remediate confined soil contaminated with PFOS- an innovative solution for emerging environmental issue
Science
25 Aug 2020 | Chemosphere
Flushing soils with a variety of solvents and filters were found to remediate PFOS up to 98%.
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Are forever chemicals harming ocean life?
News
25 Aug 2020 | EcoWatch
Once in the ocean, PFAS can persist for decades or longer — and travel long distances.
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The battle for Decatur: PFAS contamination divides an Alabama town
News
23 Aug 2020 | The Intercept
This is just one of a series of conflicts playing out throughout the United States. In countless communities where PFAS have been discovered, residents are now grappling with — and sometimes fighting over — how to force powerful companies to clean them up.