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EPA Announces New Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFAS …

(9 days ago) WebWASHINGTON (June 15, 2022) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released four drinking water health advisories for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the latest action under President Biden’s action plan to deliver clean water …

https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-new-drinking-water-health-advisories-pfas-chemicals-1-billion-bipartisan

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US EPA sets health advisory limits for 6 PFAS

(6 days ago) WebOn June 15, the EPA tightened its lifetime health advisory levels for two PFAS that are globally widespread contaminants in drinking water, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and

https://cen.acs.org/environment/persistent-pollutants/US-EPA-sets-health-advisory-6-PFAS/100/i22

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Addressing New Health Advisories for PFAS in Drinking Water

(9 days ago) WebHealth Advisory (HA) Levels. On June 15, 2022, the EPA released four drinking water HAs under the Safe Drinking Water Act for PFAS based on over 400 scientific studies …

https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2022-11/OES%202022-04%20Addressing%20New%20Health%20Advisories.pdf

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The impact of the EPA’s first ever federal PFAS rule limiting toxic

(3 days ago) WebKeep in mind, Massachusetts is one of just 11 states that has a PFAS drinking water standard currently in place, and state standards are not as stringent as …

https://hls.harvard.edu/today/the-impact-of-the-epas-first-ever-federal-pfas-rule-limiting-toxic-forever-chemicals-in-drinking-water/

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Guideline levels for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water: the role of

(9 days ago) WebDrinking Water Health Advisory for PerfluorooctanoicAcid (PFOA). Office of Water document 822-R-16-005; U.S. EPA: Washington, DC. 2016.. Drinking Water …

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41370-018-0099-9

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PFOA/PFOS - Water & Health Advisory Council

(1 days ago) WebWHO Releases Drinking-Water Advisories for PFOA/PFOS Read letter Council member Joe Cotruvo submitted a letter to the editor of Chemical & Engineering News on the EPA’s drinking water health advisories for …

https://wateradvisory.org/pfas/

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EPA Dramatically Lowers PFAS Health Advisories for Drinking …

(1 days ago) WebThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday released drinking water health advisories for four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – known as …

https://www.ballardspahr.com/insights/alerts-and-articles/2022/06/epa-dramatically-lowers-pfas-health-advisories-for-drinking-water

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2022 EPA Health Advisory Levels for Four PFAS

(8 days ago) WebOn June 15, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released lifetime Health Advisory Levels (HALs) for four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in …

https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/331-702.pdf

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Drinking water in 34 NJ towns has high levels of PFAS chemicals

(9 days ago) Web1:13. Dozens of New Jersey water systems that serve a combined 500,000 residents exceeded new stringent standards last year for PFAS, a family of chemicals …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/environment/2022/01/25/nj-drinking-water-contaminated-chemicals-pfas-pfoa-pfos/9209219002/

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Explaining the new federal regulation for PFAS in drinking water

(7 days ago) WebThe new EPA regulation provides a critical step in addressing PFAS contamination in drinking water. Reducing PFAS in drinking water offers a range of …

https://azwaterinnovation.asu.edu/explaining-new-federal-regulation-pfas-drinking-water

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Nearly half of the tap water in the US is contaminated with - CNN

(7 days ago) WebThe highest concentrations of PFAS in drinking water were found in the Great Plains, the Great Lakes, the Eastern Seaboard and Central/Southern California, the …

https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/05/health/pfas-nearly-half-us-tap-water-wellness/index.html

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EPA Issues Final Regulation on PFAS in Drinking Water - National …

(8 days ago) WebThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued on April 26, 2024, the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six per- and …

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/epa-issues-first-ever-drinking-water-standards-pfas

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Oregon Health Authority : Per - and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances …

(Just Now) WebOregon Drinking Water Health Advisory Levels for PFAS. OHA has established drinking water health advisory levels (HALs) for four PFAS compounds most commonly found in …

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYENVIRONMENTS/DRINKINGWATER/OPERATIONS/Pages/PFAS.aspx

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Interactive Map: PFAS Contamination Crisis: New Data Show 5,021 …

(6 days ago) WebMapping the PFAS contamination crisis: New data show 5,021 sites in 50 states, the District of Columbia and four territories. Update: February 5, 2024: The Environmental …

https://www.ewg.org/interactive-maps/pfas_contamination/

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Bergen County drinking water sample ranks fourth for toxic PFAS …

(4 days ago) WebThe levels of PFAS, or polyfluoroalkyl substances, did not exceed a federal health standard for drinking water. Tests by the Suez water company, which supplies …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/environment/2020/01/23/bergen-county-drinking-water-sample-ranks-fourth-toxic-pfas-national-study-ewg-pfoa-forever-chemical/4542091002/

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Elevated ‘forever chemicals’ found in Kennewick’s drinking water

(2 days ago) WebMay 15, 2024 10:53 a.m. The city of Kennewick has detected “forever chemicals,” known as PFAs, in its drinking water. It’s one of at least 23 drinking water …

https://www.opb.org/article/2024/05/15/elevated-forever-chemicals-found-in-kennewick-s-drinking-water/

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Elevated 'forever chemicals' found in Kennewick's drinking water

(7 days ago) WebThe City of Kennewick has found “forever chemicals” in its drinking water. The city of Kennewick has detected “forever chemicals,” known as PFAs, in its drinking …

https://www.nwnewsnetwork.org/environment-and-planning/2024-05-14/elevated-forever-chemicals-found-in-kennewicks-drinking-water

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Tough PFAS Drinking Water Standards Add Major Compliance …

(5 days ago) WebAn MCLG is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety and are non …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/tough-pfas-drinking-water-standards-add-major-compliance-burden

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EPA Defends PFAS Drinking Water Regulation’s Dose Additivity …

(1 days ago) WebMay 16, 2024. Tweet. EPA is rigorously defending a dose-additivity approach it used to derive health-protective drinking water goals that are the basis for limits for four …

https://insideepa.com/pfas-news/epa-defends-pfas-drinking-water-regulation-s-dose-additivity-approach

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Federal Register/Vol. 87, No. 118/Tuesday, June 21, …

(8 days ago) WebIII. What are drinking water health advisories? Under the Safe Drinking Water Act, EPA may publish health advisories for contaminants that are not subject to …

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-06-21/pdf/2022-13158.pdf

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New York State Celebrates Drinking Water Week May 5 – 11

(5 days ago) WebALBANY, N.Y. (May 9, 2024) – The New York State Department of Health celebrates Drinking Water Week, May 5 – 11, 2024, and the public health professionals dedicated …

https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/2024-05-09_drinking_water.htm

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SCHUMER ANNOUNCES HE HAS SECURED FIRST-O Senator …

(4 days ago) WebThe EPA has set a health advisory level for PFOS and PFOA at 70 parts per trillion (ppt) and just recently set a federal drinking water standard. Exposure to PFAS …

https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-he-has-secured-first-of-its-kind-350-million-fed-program-to-help-airports-replace-dangerous-pfas-filled-firefighter-foam-in-just-passed-senate-faa-bill

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PFAS in Groundwater: State-by-State Regulations - May 2024

(7 days ago) WebFollow the EPA Health Advisory Level: PFOS and PFOA combined (Advisory) Information. PFAS Dynamic Plan (pg. 9) Montana. CONCENTRATION …

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/pfas-in-groundwater-state-by-state-3800708/

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About New Hampshire Tracking Program Tracking Program CDC

(4 days ago) WebAccomplishments Assessing Exposure to Contaminated Drinking Water. Working with other state agencies, the NH Tracking Program responded to communities …

https://www.cdc.gov/environmental-health-tracking/php/our-work/about-new-hampshire-tracking-program.html

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How To Avoid PFAS In Drinking Water Pentair

(9 days ago) WebPFAS can also seep into groundwater supplies from landfills. Luckily, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency just imposed limits on six toxic PFAS chemicals found …

https://www.pentair.com/en-us/water-softening-filtration/blog/pfas-in-drinking-water.html

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Are water filtration systems an effective way to get rid of PFAS?

(8 days ago) WebAmericans who drink water from the faucet contaminated by the chemicals are exposed to various health risks attributed to PFAS, including illnesses like cancer, low birth weight, …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/are-water-filtration-systems-an-effective-way-to-get-rid-of-pfas-heres-what-a-new-study-says/ar-AA1dKluH

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Group says private tests show PFAS detections on Navy water line

(3 days ago) WebThe group says two recent private water tests showed detections of PFAS known as toxic forever chemicals which have been linked to cancer and other illnesses. …

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/05/16/group-says-private-tests-show-pfas-detections-navy-water-line/

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Water, water everywhere most is now safe to drink in an English

(3 days ago) WebMost residents near a scenic fishing village in southwestern England were told their tap water is safe to drink again after a parasite sickened more than 45 people. …

https://www.click2houston.com/health/2024/05/18/water-water-everywhere-most-is-now-safe-to-drink-in-an-english-village-after-parasite-outbreak/

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Water supply issues in Brixham area - GOV.UK

(Just Now) Web16 May 2024. South West Water has issued a Boil Water Notice to around 16,000 households and businesses in the Brixham area, advising them not to use their …

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/water-supply-issues-in-brixham-area

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