Nine U.S. Army bases will be part of the initial testing and sampling, but the EPA hopes to eventually test 235 different locations for PFAS water contamination.
Environmental sampling found higher levels of PFAS linked to lithium ion batteries in soil and water near facilities for battery manufacturers, like 3M.
Widespread use of AFFF caused testicular cancer diagnosis, after chemicals in the firefighting foam contaminated their local water supply, according to recently filed lawsuit.
Previously unidentified gases released from waste disposal sites may be a major pathway for introducing toxic PFAS into the environment.
Study found toxic PFAS chemicals used in AFFF firefighting foam, turnout gear and other products can be absorbed through the skin and enter the bloodstream.
Chemical and safety equipment manufacturers currently face thousands of lawsuits brought by firefighters, who say they were never warned that AFFF may cause kidney cancer, testicular cancer and other injuries.
Lawsuit alleges firefighter developed thyroid disease and testicular cancer from AFFF foam used during his career, which contained toxic PFAS chemicals.
New EPA rule seeks to limit PFAS chemicals in drinking water, but industry lobbying groups indicate the requirements are unfairly excessive and costly
While several companies have reached massive PFAS exposure settlements in recent months over widespread risks caused by the toxic chemicals, their legal woes may be just beginning with new EPA standards coming
Court has outlined the process for dismissing AFFF exposure injuries not covered by the bellwether trials, allowing the claims to be brought again within the next four years
