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Federal EPA limits toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Federal EPA limits toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

LA Times  

The Environmental Protection Agency early Wednesday issued federal limits on dangerous “forever chemicals” in drinking water, which it believes will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses including cancer. The new rules require that water systems monitor for six toxic chemicals known as PFAS. David Andrews, senior scientist at the Environmental Working Group, said that although water systems must …

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22 attorneys general oppose 3M settlement over water systems contamination with ‘forever chemicals’
1 year, 4 months ago

22 attorneys general oppose 3M settlement over water systems contamination with ‘forever chemicals’

Associated Press  

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Twenty-two attorneys general urged a federal court Wednesday to reject a proposed $10.3 billion settlement over contamination of U.S. public drinking water systems with potentially dangerous chemicals, saying it lets manufacturer 3M Co. off too easily. 3M spokesman Sean Lynch said the agreement “will benefit U.S.-based public water systems nationwide that provide drinking water to a …

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'Forever chemicals' could be in nearly half of U.S. tap water, a federal study finds
1 year, 5 months ago

'Forever chemicals' could be in nearly half of U.S. tap water, a federal study finds

NPR  

'Forever chemicals' could be in nearly half of U.S. tap water, a federal study finds Enlarge this image toggle caption Rogelio V. Solis/AP Rogelio V. Solis/AP At least 45% of the nation's tap water could be contaminated with at least one form of PFAS known as "forever chemicals," according to a newly released study by the U.S. Geological Survey. "This …

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Commonwealth reaches $22 million settlement with Wreck Bay Aboriginal community over PFAS contamination
1 year, 7 months ago

Commonwealth reaches $22 million settlement with Wreck Bay Aboriginal community over PFAS contamination

ABC  

The federal government has reached a $22 million settlement over PFAS contamination from firefighting foam with the Wreck Bay Aboriginal community on the New South Wales South Coast. Key points: Wreck Bay residents alleged Defence negligently allowed PFAS chemicals to leech into water and soil The chemicals are found in firefighting foams from naval base HMAS Creswell and the Jervis …

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EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
1 year, 9 months ago

EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first federal limits on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer. “The science is clear that long-term exposure to PFAS is linked to significant health risks,” Radhika Fox, assistant EPA administrator for water, said …

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EPA moves to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
1 year, 9 months ago

EPA moves to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

NPR  

EPA moves to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water Enlarge this image toggle caption Travis Long/AP Travis Long/AP The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed limiting the amount of harmful "forever chemicals" in drinking water to the lowest level that tests can detect, a long-awaited protection the agency said will save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including …

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EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
1 year, 9 months ago

EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

LA Times  

The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first federal limits on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a long-awaited protection the agency said would save thousands of lives and prevent serious illnesses, including cancer. “The science is clear that long-term exposure to PFAS is linked to significant health risks,” Radhika Fox, assistant EPA administrator for water, said in an …

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Federal government apologises to Jervis Bay community for PFAS contamination
1 year, 9 months ago

Federal government apologises to Jervis Bay community for PFAS contamination

ABC  

The federal government has for the first time publicly apologised to the Jervis Bay community about the impact PFAS contamination of their land has had on their lives. Key points: PFAS chemicals were first detected in Jervis Bay in 2016 Residents were told not to swim in or eat seafood from a number of waterways in the area The Department …

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‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere. The battle over who pays to clean them up is just getting started.
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere. The battle over who pays to clean them up is just getting started.

Politico  

Early estimates of the cost of removing PFAS from drinking water nationwide are about $400 billion — dwarfing the cost of settlements and cleanup costs from environmental contamination like asbestos and lead pipes or other public health settlements tied to tobacco and opioids. “The manufacturers of PFAS are in effect creating a water affordability problem for the people of New …

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EPA: ‘Forever chemicals’ pose risk even at very low levels
2 years, 6 months ago

EPA: ‘Forever chemicals’ pose risk even at very low levels

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water are more dangerous than previously thought and pose health risks even at levels so low they cannot currently be detected. “That’s why EPA is taking aggressive action as part of a whole-of-government approach to prevent these chemicals from entering the environment and …

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EPA: 'Forever chemicals' pose risk even at very low levels
2 years, 6 months ago

EPA: 'Forever chemicals' pose risk even at very low levels

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The EPA on Wednesday issued nonbinding health advisories that …

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Pressure growing to remove PFAS from fast food wrappers
2 years, 6 months ago

Pressure growing to remove PFAS from fast food wrappers

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Brenda Hampton first came across the toxic industrial compound PFAS after finding it was part of the cocktail of contaminants that tainted the drinking water in her North Alabama community. Environmental and health groups are pushing dozens of fast food companies, supermarkets chains and other retail outlets to remove PFAS chemicals from their packaging. “One of the concerns …

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Massachusetts sues companies over use of ‘forever chemicals’
2 years, 6 months ago

Massachusetts sues companies over use of ‘forever chemicals’

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Massachusetts has sued more than a dozen companies involved in the manufacture or marketing of so-called forever chemicals, alleging they knowingly polluted the environment and endangered public health, state Attorney General Maura Healey said Wednesday. The companies have known about the dangers of PFAS chemicals — found in firefighting foam and consumer products — for years and violated …

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Dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ contaminate US tap water: Report
3 years, 1 month ago

Dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ contaminate US tap water: Report

Al Jazeera  

Water consumed by millions contains chemicals linked to cancer, brain damage and more, according to new report. Decaying infrastructure and pollution from toxic “forever chemicals” are causing tens of millions of United States residents to drink contaminated water, increasing the risk of cancer and other ailments, according to a new report. “It’s striking and frustrating how little is being done …

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$212m PFAS payout for property value loss and distress, but residents' contamination fears linger
3 years, 9 months ago

$212m PFAS payout for property value loss and distress, but residents' contamination fears linger

ABC  

Federal compensation has finally reached communities with PFAS-contaminated drinking and groundwater, but the ongoing clean-up and lingering health concerns are far from over. Key points: Compensation from a landmark class action over PFAS contamination has finally reached affected communities Some landowners still living with contamination face water insecurity and health concerns The Department of Defence says there is no way …

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