Since the 1950s, companies have known that PFAS in carpets could lead to cancer in children who inhale carpet dust and debris, lawsuit alleges.
Toxic chemicals contained in the firefighting foam were accidentally released into Brunswick Executive Airport storm water and sewer systems, which may cause contamination of area drinking water.
Researchers linked local PFAS contamination to unfiltered military landfills that were used as disposal sites for aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF).
After undergoing chemotherapy and a liver transplant, husband must still worry about his cancer returning, due to high levels of PFAS still in his blood.
Massachusetts, California, Ohio and a number of other states are considering, or have passed, new restrictions on the use of PFAS in a variety of industries.
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.
