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Cadillac hosts resource fair to tackle PFAS water concerns
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30 Jun 2025 | UpNorthLive
Amid growing concerns over PFAS contamination, a resource fair was held in downtown Cadillac, Michigan, bringing together various groups dedicated to finding solutions for the community's water quality issues.
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“PFAS are everywhere” – Fears growing about PFAS in pesticides
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28 Jun 2025 | Meg Wilcox
Blazer suspects that the PFAS pesticides are running off farm fields into waterways, where they may be contributing to a range of parasitic, viral and bacterial infections in fish that signal compromised immune functions.
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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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Michigan AG settles lawsuit with Domtar over PFAS contamination in St. Clair County
Policy
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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Wisconsin Supreme Court rules spills law applies to PFAS
Policy
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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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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Bill to make PFAS polluters pay for clean-up moves to NC Senate after passing House
Policy
20 Jun 2025
A bill that would make manufacturers of “forever chemicals” pay for the cost of public water systems to filter PFAS pollution is being considered by the state Senate after passing the NC House of Representatives last month.
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Oregon Legislature approves study of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer
Policy
20 Jun 2025
“When companies manufacture and use PFAS, they become part of our world,” she said. “We owe it to Oregon farmers, rural communities, and consumers to fully understand what ends up in our water and soils.”
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Drinking water map shows where toxic ‘forever chemicals’ are found in the UK
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20 Jun 2025 | Yahoo!News
The government has launched an inquiry into ‘forever chemicals’ increasingly found in Britain’s water supply - but campaigners say not enough is being done.
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Dubuque's drinking water supply is raising red flags due to PFAS levels
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19 Jun 2025 | CBS Iowa
Dubuque’s Water Department Manager says the city was first made aware of the presence of PFAS chemicals in 2022 after the Iowa Department of Natural Resources sampled and tested the water as part of the state's PFAS action plan.
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Michigan, Army Corps reach compromise on harbor PFAS testing
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18 Jun 2025 | MLive
Michigan, Army Corps reach compromise on harbor PFAS testing The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it may dredge the Grand Haven inner harbor this fall as planned after reaching a compromise with state regulators to avoid certain areas suspected to contain toxic PFAS contaminants.
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Heavier sediment pollution by per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in tropical coasts compared to temperate regions: An overlooked hotspot
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14 Jun 2025 | J. Environ. Sci.
Sediments along a tropical Chinese coastline contain markedly higher levels of both legacy and emerging PFAS, reaching about 13 ng/g dry weight and dominated by mid-chain compounds such as PFHxA and 9H-PFNA, a concentration exceeding those typically reported for temperate regions; researchers trace the pollution to land-based runoff, rocket-launch fallout, and other local sources.
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A faster way to screen supply chains for harmful chemicals
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13 Jun 2025 | IBM
IBM’s new Safer Materials Advisor can speed up the review of thousands of chemical products for PFAS by more than four times while reducing the chance of errors.