“Polluter Pays” Legislation May Force Companies to Finance PFAS Contamination Cleanup in Several States
Several states are trying to force polluters to pay for PFAS contamination cleanup, but are getting pushback from industry lobbyists.
Tag Archives: Firefighter Foam
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PFAS Chemicals Found in Firefighting Foam May Increase Hypertension Risks: Study
A new study links PFAS chemical exposure to an increased risk of hypertension in women.
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EPA Warns PFAS in Drinking Water Causes Health Risks Even At Low Levels
The EPA is setting new, lower, health advisory levels for some PFAS chemicals which could negatively impact human health at levels too low for the agency to detect.
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Interactive Map of PFAS Drinking Water Contamination Launched for Minnesota Residents
Minnesota health officials have launched a new interactive map to inform residents of which drinking water systems are struggling with PFAS contamination.
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Wisconsin Residents Warned Not To Drink Public Water Over High Levels of PFAS
Wisconsin health officials are warning City of Wausau not to drink the local water due to high levels of PFAS contamination.
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Drinking Water PFAS Contamination Near Military Bases Highlighted in Defense Department Data
The U.S. Department of Defense has released data on PFAS contamination around military bases in seven states.
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PFAS Liability Concerns Raised by Utilities After Proposal to Place Contaminated Sites Under Superfund Program
Utilities are raising concerns to categorize PFAS-contaminated sites under the Superfund program, due to the potential for increased liability for clean-up costs.
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PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit Filed By 33 Plaintiffs Over Illnesses and Property Damage From Firefighter Foam
A joint lawsuit filed by 33 plaintiffs claims they suffered various forms of cancer and other injuries, as well as property damage, due to PFAS water contamination.
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AFFF Lawsuits Over Water Contamination To Be Ready For Trial To Begin By March 2023
The first aqueous film-forming foam lawsuit filed by a water provider over water contamination claims will go before a jury in March 2023.
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Toxic PFAS Chemicals Often Found in Children’s Clothing: Study
A new study reveals many children's clothing products and furniture contain toxic PFAS chemicals which build up and stay in the body, potentially causing health issued later in life.