Residents with PFAS-contaminated well water in limbo as DEP investigates

Dana BateJuly 12, 2019

Jessica Cutaiar never liked the taste of her well water. Now she knows it is contaminated with PFAS, a chemical used in fire retardant foam.

HealthPollutionWater

Citizens Stepped in to Protect Water When Ohio Did Not

Julie GrantJune 28, 2019

Citizens used a provision in the Clean Water Act to stop frack waste from harming the Mahoning River when Ohio regulators did not act.

EnergyWaterWho's Listening

Environmental, Indigenous, and Religious leaders Gather for World Peace and Prayer Day

Jack AustinJune 28, 2019

They gathered along the Allegheny river with a Seneca water ceremony and a call to protect western Pennsylvania's water.

CulturePollutionWater

Annual Sojourn Promotes River Recreation and Education

Andy KubisJune 21, 2019

From Johnstown to Apollo, the canoe trip floated through deep gorges, Class 2 rapids and historic towns.

ConservationRecreationWaterWild Pennsylvania

Indigo Banners Bring Attention to Toxic Dyes in Our Blue Jeans

Amy EddingsJune 14, 2019

The group is growing 9,000 plants to make natural dyes for fabric that is grown, woven and dyed in Cleveland. Their project marks the 50th anniversary of the Cuyahoga River Fire.

CulturePollutionWater

Ohio River Regulators Adopt Voluntary Pollution Control Standards

Ryan Van VelzerJune 7, 2019

The vote will not impact the majority of the eight member states, including Pennsylvania, that had already adopted the Ohio River standards. Ohio and Illinois have not.

PollutionWater

Report details PFAS contamination near Pittsburgh airport that ‘likely’ extends beyond military base boundaries

Oliver MorrisonMay 31, 2019

PFAS chemicals are linked to a variety of health concerns like low birthweight, thyroid problems and cancer.

HealthWaterYour Environment Update

Chesapeake Bay Watchdog Criticizes Pa Over Pollution Reduction Progress

Rachel McDevittMay 31, 2019

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation says the state's goals are "woefully short of what it will take to save the Bay."

Food and AgricultureWaterWild Pennsylvania

AG Investigating Wastewater Case from Landfill that Accepts Fracking Waste

Reid FrazierMay 24, 2019

The landfill's wastewater was causing problems for the Belle Vernon municipal treatment plant.

EnergyPollutionWater

Fish Species in Ohio River Have Substantially Increased Since ’60s, Study Finds

Brittany PattersonMay 10, 2019

Researchers looked at 60 years of fish survey and credit the Clean Water Act, less agriculture near the river and modified dams.

ConservationHeadwatersWaterWild Pennsylvania