Pennsylvania water providers say they’re complying with federal PFAS regulations
The EPA last month proposed to give water providers more time to remove toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water.
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Penn State OKs agreement with DEP to address PFAS around airport, pay more than $500K
Penn State owns and runs the State College airport in Centre County. Under the agreement, the university will investigate and clean up toxic PFAS chemicals from the airport.
Nearly 19% of water systems tested in Pa. contain PFAS levels above new EPA standards
A majority of the water systems with high levels of PFAS are run by small municipalities or communities. The highest level is more than 500 times the new federal regulations.
EPA finalizes new rules for companies producing toxic PFAS chemicals
Companies that want to produce or manufacture toxic PFAS chemicals that are no longer in use are now required to notify the EPA.
Pennsylvania to increase PFAS monitoring in rivers and streams
DEP will increase sampling in PFAS hotspots after the USGS found 76% of the waterways in Pa. contained these toxic chemicals.
Nearly half of drinking water in the U.S. contains toxic PFAS chemicals
The study by U.S. Geological Survey finds PFAS is most prevalent in urban areas, and near airports, industry, and wastewater facilities.
Pa. sets drinking water standards on two ‘forever chemical’ PFAS compounds
The standards impact public and private drinking water treatment plants, bottled water plants, and school and healthcare facilities.
Pennsylvania moves to limit PFAS in drinking water
The Environmental Quality Board voted to approve limits for two of the toxic class of chemicals known as PFAS in drinking water.
Group finds PFAS ‘forever’ chemicals used in Ohio oil and gas wells
Physicians for Social Responsibility found the oil and gas industry in Ohio used PFAS, known as “forever” chemicals, 101 times since 2013.
Pennsylvania Holds Public Hearings on PFAS drinking water regulation
PFAS is a class of toxic chemicals that can cause an increased risk of health problems, including cancers. The DEP wants to regulate two of them in drinking water.
