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• Lawsuit Filed Against New Mexico Water Utility for Allowing Unfiltered Arsenic in Drinking Water

  November 26, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A New Mexico water utility failed to warn residents about high levels of arsenic water contamination for years, and even shut down its arsenic treatment processes for at least a year, a recent lawsuit alleges.

• Study Finds Link Between PFAS and Kidney Problems Caused by Gut Bacteria

  November 25, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers in a new study say that the effects of PFAS on certain gut bacteria may be responsible for loss of kidney function in young adults.

• EPA Report Touts “Unprecedented Progress” in PFAS Contamination Cleanup

  November 18, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  PFAS contamination is described as an “urgent threat to public health and the environment,” in the EPA’s third annual report on efforts to protect communities nationwide and improve their water infrastructure.

• Infant PFAS Exposure Linked to Cholesterol and Weight Problems, Study Warns

  November 13, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests that PFAS exposure in utero could increase the risk of hypertension, diabetes and other metabolic disorders in newborns.

• PFAS Detected in 99% of Bottled Water Sampled Worldwide: Study

  October 30, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that nearly all bottled water in the world contains small levels of PFAS contamination, although manufacturers could reduce those levels even more through activated carbon and boiling.

• 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.

• Information About Camp Lejeune Administrative Settlements and Offers To Be Reported by U.S. Government

  October 17, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  While information on administrative settlements in Camp Lejeune claims will not be publicly reported, the U.S. government has been ordered to keep settlement masters and other key members of the litigation updated on the status of agreements.

• 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.

• 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.

• Over 545K Camp Lejeune Claims Submitted By Veterans, Family Members Before Filing Deadline

  August 22, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The U.S. Navy reports that it has received nearly 550,000 administrative claims under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, after the two year filing window closed earlier this month.