6,189 PFAS contamination sites in 50 states…–The Environmental Working Group (EWG)(Click to read) At least 45% of the nation’s tap water has PFAS–US Geological Survey(Click to read) PFAS in Pictures and Articles “How 3M discovered then concealed, the dangers of “Forever Chemicals”,...
Known as “forever chemicals”, PFAS pose a main health and environmental challenge. These compounds are ubiquitous in water, food, and soil.
PFAS has become omnipresent and is found in tap water of over 100 million Americans and in Europe, Asia, and Australia. The American Water Works Association estimates the capital investment to remove PFAS from US drinking water to reach up to $370 billion and annual operating ...
PFAS "forever chemicals" found in drinking water from 45% of U.S. faucets The U.S. Geological Survey tested tap water from 716 locations nationwide over five years. Jul 6, 2023 Proposed rule on PFAS "forever chemicals" could cost companies $1B ...
PFAS WATER LAWSUIT Step1of2 1. Did you regularly drink the tap water?* 2. Were you diagnosed with any of the following cancers or diseases?* 3. Select which area you lived in that was affected by water contamination* SHARE:PRINTEMAIL ...
That’s especially true when it comes to PFAS, as new government regulations are creating increased scrutiny and stricter requirements for public water systems. For example, in the U.S., the Environmental Protection Act has set limits to the amount of PFAS allowed in tap water, and ...
over ten thousand people have seen our campaign map showing PFAS in their local area, close to a thousand of whom were concerned enough to write to their MP highlighting the issue. No-one chooses the water that comes out of their tap, so it is fantastic to see the DWI ...
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 tap water, to restrict industrial releases of PFAS into the air and water, and to designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances to hold polluters accountable. It’s been more than 20 years since EPA and EWG first learned that these toxic forever chemicals were buildin...
“forever chemicals” amount to something of a specter, having crept into our lives—and bodies—quietly for more than half a century. In the environment, PFAS are clear and odorless. We may hear about them in the headlines, consider them when we turn on the tap for a glass of water ...