然而,居民仍然需要安全的饮用水供应。这就是为什么那不勒斯斯科尔尼克环境律师正在领导一场斗争,要求制造商对其造成的 PFAS 污染负责。 目前,唯一可行的解决方案是让市政当局和水供应商获得必要的处理资源,并对制造商提起诉讼以获得赔偿。通过与受 PFAS 污染影响的城市和个人合作,Napoli Shkolnik 正在帮助他们获得所需的资...
In general, PFOS and PFOA resist most conventional chemical and microbial treatment technologies. The strongest proven technologies to filter PFAS out of drinking water include granular activated carbon absorption, ion exchange resins and reverse osmosis (1, 3). TheLifeStraw HomePitcher is one of the...
Across the USA, communities have discovered per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination of water supplies, and local responses have varied widely in terms of community involvement and the reaction of government agencies. This research aims to better understand the factors that influence com...
In yesterday’s post, I gave you a lot of information showing that the drinkingwater coming out of your tap may not be as safeas you thought. Today I am going to talk aboutwater filtration choicesand will share myCurrent Recommendationfor purifying your drinking water and doing so on a bu...
Key Takeaways Water system operators need to understand evolving initiatives and enforcement risks related to PFAS. Some steps the US Environmental Protection Agency might take to remediate PFAS contamination could have wide-ranging consequences for public water delivery and treatment systems. Utilities ...
The EPA's rule for PFAS in drinking water includes: The most-studied types of PFAS — PFOA and PFOS — cannot exceed 4 parts per trillion in public drinking water. FNA and PFHxS (older versions of PFAS) and GenX chemicals (created to replace PFOA) are restricted to 10 parts per trillion...
Oral allergy syndrome, also called pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS), is an allergic reaction that only affects the throat, lips, and mouth. It occurs when a person has an allergy to proteins that are found in certain types of pollen, along with raw vegetables and fruits, and some types...
Water scarcity will continue to be an economic and environmental challenge in the coming years. The global water crisis accounts for785 million people in the world lacking access to clean water.That’s one in 10 people on this planet. Even more alarming is the rate at which PFAS (polyfluoro...
How To Cut Forever Chemicals In Food October 26, 2024 A set of man-made chemicals, some of which are linked to health risks, are pervasive across the globe. But taking these four simple steps can help reduce the presence of PFAS, sometimes called forever chemicals, in your diet. Now Play...
“The EPA action is a really important and historic step forward,” Benesh said. “While the proposed regulations only address a few PFAS, they are important marker chemicals. I think requiring water systems to test and treat for these six will actually do a lot to address other PFAS that ...