Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as ‘forever chemicals’, have become a significant environmental ...

PFAS has been a central component in products formulated to resist heat and stains (e.g., grease and water). It is found in cookware, paints, food packaging and water-resistant clothing. Because ...

The proposed standards mirror EPA recommendations for PFAS levels, aiming to aid residents with contaminated private wells. MADISON — The policy-setting arm of the Department of Natural ...

The most effective solution is to hold polluters accountable and stop PFAS pollution at its source. Despite claims of prioritizing PFAS, the Trump administration's actions raise concerns about its ...

On Thursday, the Oregon legislature held a hearing for House Bill 3512, which would phase out the use of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or “forever chemicals.” ...

On Friday, that effort culminated in a national ban on PFAS that environmental and health experts hailed as a big step forward, with one notable exception. After campaigning by the home appliances ...

But state officials say the PFAS found during tests last year is within safety guidelines. PFAS — deemed “forever chemicals − were found at residences in the area of Wildwood Avenue between ...

A water researcher tests a sample of water for PFAS, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Center For Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response in Cincinnati. (AP ...