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New report shows PFAS contamination in 98% of waterways tested
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27 Jun 2025 | Lisa John Rogers
The non-profit group Waterkeeper Alliance announced the results of a study conducted across 19 states, which revealed PFAS contamination in 98% of the waterways tested.
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Bipartisan bill demands more transparency, faster action on PFAS contamination
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27 Jun 2025 | Dave Clark
Michigan lawmakers are teaming up across the aisle to demand more transparency and faster action on PFAS contamination near U.S. military facilities.
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More Maine water bodies have PFAS-contaminated fish, CDC warns
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27 Jun 2025 | Bangir Daily News
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention added six entries to a growing list of Maine water bodies where fishing is not recommended because of high levels of toxic “forever chemicals.”
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3 Japanese sentenced to prison over PFAS pollution in Italy
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27 Jun 2025 | The Asahi Shimbun
Eleven individuals, including three Japanese nationals, were sentenced to prison over chemical pollution caused by a former Mitsubishi Corp. subsidiary that contaminated groundwater and rivers, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
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Tracking PFAS legislation across the US
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26 Jun 2025 | Manufacturing Drive
Manufacturing Dive is tracking the status of bills related to PFAS oversight and use during states’ legislative sessions in 2025 and beyond, with updates to be added over time.
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Michigan AG settles lawsuit with Domtar over PFAS contamination in St. Clair County
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25 Jun 2025
The Michigan Office of Attorney General has reached a settlement agreement with Domtar Industries over the release of PFAS in its paper manufacturing process.
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Leachability of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances in metal recycling streams
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25 Jun 2025 | J. Hazard. Mater.
Automotive shredder residue, the mixed waste left after salvaging metal from cars, contains a suite of PFAS compounds that lab tests show readily leach into water, making it a persistent source of contamination in storm-water runoff and landfill leachate.
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Investigation of Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) and Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) Isomer Profiles in Naturally Contaminated Food Samples
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25 Jun 2025 | J Agric Food Chem
Analysing PFOS- and PFOA-contaminated milk, deer meat, eggs and clams, FDA researchers found that calibrating with isomer-matched standards and quantifying branched and linear forms separately with a two-peak method decreased PFOS overestimation in branched-rich samples, while the distinctive isomer fingerprints traced some contamination to firefighting-foam runoff on dairy farms.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court rules spills law applies to PFAS
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24 Jun 2025
In a 5-2 ruling on Tuesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed the Department of Natural Resources’ authority to regulate polluters who produce hazardous substances such as PFAS through the state’s toxic spills law.
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New Mexico files new lawsuit against US Air Force over PFAS contamination
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24 Jun 2025 | Source NM
The New Mexico environment and Department of Justice on Monday announced a new lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Air Force seeking redress for PFAS contamination at Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis.
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New CA Law Aimed at Eliminating PFAS from Firefighter Turnout Gear
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23 Jun 2025 | Firehouse
When firefighters in California head into the flames, they wear special gear to protect them from heat, moisture, smoke and falling materials. But the same equipment meant to keep them safe exposes them to cancer-causing chemicals embedded in their uniforms.
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Poison in the water: the town with the world’s worst case of forever chemicals contamination
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23 Jun 2025 | Marta Zaraska
When a small Swedish town discovered their drinking water contained extremely high levels of PFAS, they had no idea what it would mean for their health and their children’s future.
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Enhanced immobilisation of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) using a combination of sorbents and plants: A controlled rainfall simulation study
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23 Jun 2025 | Sci. Total Environ.
Lab tests show that mixing PFAS-tainted soil with powdered activated carbon and planting hardy ryegrass on top prevented about 90% of the PFAS from being washed away by heavy rain, pointing to a simple, inexpensive way to keep PFAS out of nearby waterways.
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Assessing contamination and risk profiles of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances across various types of water in South Africa: trends over the past decade (2014–2024)
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23 Jun 2025 | Emerging Contaminants
Across South Africa, surface waters and wastewater often contain PFOA and other PFAS at levels as high as 420 ng/L, creating serious ecological risks even though indirect human exposure through irrigated crops is currently minimal, underscoring the need for tougher regulation and better water treatment.
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Association between exposure to bisphenols and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and behavioral problems among Chinese preschoolers
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23 Jun 2025 | Ecotoxicol Environ Saf
A study of 823 Chinese preschoolers found that children with higher combined urine levels of certain BPA-replacement plastics and PFHxS were about twice as likely to show behaviour issues, including hyperactivity, anxiety and conduct problems, highlighting that these may be regrettable substitutes.