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These 29 Bucks County water suppliers tested above EPA limits for forever chemicals in ’24
News
29 May 2025 | Phillyburbs
PFAS readings in dozens of Bucks County water systems fell between state and federal limits last year: They didn't test high enough on a regular basis to qualify for a violation under state environmental regulations, but they consistently tested above the EPA's limit.
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Maine House passes bill to require landlords to test for PFAS
Policy
28 May 2025
The Maine House has given initial approval to two bills that expand testing for the "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
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Geospatial and socioeconomic factors of PFAS contamination in private drinking water wells: Insights for monitoring and management
Science
27 May 2025 | J Environ Manage
Citizen‑science testing of 167 private wells across Pennsylvania found that about two‑thirds contained detectable PFAS, nearly one in five exceeded new health‑based limits, and the highest levels appeared in densely developed areas—signaling a need for focused testing and support for vulnerable communities.
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Low levels of PFAS detected in water system serving Central Maui
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22 May 2025 | Star-Advertiser
The Hawaii Department of Health said low levels of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” were detected in water samples collected from a system that serves a portion of Central Maui.
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For Trump, Chemicals in Straws Are a Crisis. In Water, Maybe Less So.
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5 May 2025 | The New York Times
An administration document aimed at eradicating paper straws highlights the dangers of PFAS chemicals. Their presence in tap water nationwide hasn’t gotten the same attention.
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Stantec to design largest PFAS treatment system in Northwestern U.S.
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2 May 2025 | WFM
The City of Vancouver, Washington, has selected Stantec to design a treatment system to remove PFAS from a high-volume water station — with the goal of providing cleaner, more reliable drinking water for the community.
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EPA PFAS “Action List” Answers Little and Raises New Questions
Policy
1 May 2025
Under the Trump administration, uncertainty has been the theme of predictive conversations related to actions that the new administration might take related to PFAS.
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EPA’s PFAS plans draw concern in public health circles
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29 Apr 2025 | The New Lede
Moves by the Trump administration to draw up a new regulatory framework for types of toxic chemicals has sparked suspicion among health advocates who fear the changes will protect polluters but not public health.
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Decision looming for Trump administration on first PFAS drinking water limits
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29 Apr 2025 | AP
In a decision with consequences for tens of millions of Americans, the Trump administration is expected to soon say whether it intends to stand by those strict standards and defend the limits against a water utility industry challenge in federal court.
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Administrator Zeldin Announces Major EPA Actions to Combat PFAS Contamination
Policy
28 Apr 2025
In this suite of actions, Administrator Zeldin announced a long list that included in part the designation of an agency lead for PFAS, the creation of effluent limitations guidelines for certain PFAS to stop these forever chemicals from entering drinking water systems, and initiatives to engage with Congress and industry to establish a clear liability framework that ensures the polluter pays and passive receivers are protected.
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Evaluation of co-foaming agents for enhanced removal of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by foam fractionation
Science
28 Apr 2025 | J Hazard Mater
A proof-of-concept study showed that a biodegradable, surfactant derived from shea butter can replace harsher chemicals in foam‑based water treatment and still strip more than 99% of harmful PFAS, including hard‑to‑remove short‑chain PFAS, from contaminated groundwater.
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Hold my beer: The linkage between municipal water and brewing location on PFAS in popular beverages
Science
24 Apr 2025 | Environ. Sci. Technol.
A U.S. study of 23 popular beers shows that most contain PFAS, with higher levels directly tracing back to contamination in the local tap water used for brewing—sometimes above new federal limits—revealing that nearly one‑fifth of American breweries operate in PFAS‑affected areas and underscoring the need for tougher water treatment and regulation.
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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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The cost to remove PFAS: A review of US water treatment plants
Science
14 Apr 2025 | Journal AWWA
Removing PFAS from U.S. drinking water costs between $0.75 and $8.89 per gallon in capital expenses and up to $0.28 per gallon in annual operations and maintenance, with total costs depending on plant size, location, and treatment type.
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Environmental advocates brace for possible rollback of PFAS standards
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11 Apr 2025 | Times Union
A lawsuit from national utility groups could threaten federal standards for “forever chemicals” in drinking water.