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• Ulcerative Colitis Lawsuit Filed Over Toxic Chemicals in Water From Firefighting Foam

  October 22, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A New York man indicates he developed ulcerative colitis after years of unknowingly drinking water contaminated with firefighting foam PFAS chemicals, seeking damages from companies that manufactured and sold the fire safety products.

• Lawsuit Alleges PFAS Contaminated Drinking Water Caused Kidney Cancer Diagnosis

  October 18, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Alabama woman indicates she developed kidney cancer from PFAS chemicals that contaminated her drinking water, alleging manufacturers knew about the risk for years.

• EPA Calls for More Reporting of Environmental Releases of PFAS Chemicals

  October 7, 2024

  Michael Adams

  As the number of lawsuits over PFAS water contamination nationwide continues to grow, federal regulators are adding 16 more of the “forever chemicals” to the U.S. Toxics Release Inventory.

• 80% of U.S. Military Bases Linked to High Levels of PFAS Contamination: Defense Department

  October 1, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Water contamination problems have been identified at nearly 600 bases nationwide, leading the Defense Department to announce plans to prioritize off-base wells and water systems for early remediation efforts.

• EPA To Place New Restrictions on TCEP Flame Retardants After Final Risk Evaluation

  September 25, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Government regulators determined the toxic chemical often used in paints, fabrics and textiles poses an “unreasonable risk” to the environment and human health.

• AFFF Ulcerative Colitis Lawsuit Filed Over Contaminated Water in Colorado Springs

  September 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Lawsuit blames PFAS manufacturers for failing to prevent water contamination by their chemicals, or warn municipalities and the public about the potential risks of ulcerative colitis and other diseases as a result of exposure.

• PFAS Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Harmful “Forever Chemicals” in Carpets and Rugs

  September 5, 2024

  Michael Adams

  3M, DuPont and Chemours have known about the dangers of PFAS in stain resistant carpets since the 1950s, but the companies colluded to keep that information from the public, lawsuit alleges.

• Fire Suppression Foam Spill May Cause Water Contamination Problems in Brunswick, Maine

  August 26, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Maine officials say nearby drinking water is still safe after accidental release of at least 1,450 gallons of firefighter foam at Brunswick Executive Airport.

• Undissolved AFFF Foam From Military Bases Causes Widespread PFAS Water Contamination: Study

  August 21, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that a lack of filters at two Washington state landfills near a U.S. Air Force Base has led to contamination of nearby water supplies, while also indicating that filters may not have completely solved the problem even if they had been installed.

• Firefighter Foam Water Contamination Lawsuit Filed Over Liver Cancer Diagnosis

  August 16, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A couple's firefighter foam water contamination lawsuit claims the husband developed liver cancer after PFAS chemicals seeped into Sacramento's drinking water supply.