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“Forever chemicals,” known scientifically as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are used in products such as nonstick pans, waterproof jackets, and firefighting foam. They’re called “forever” ...
New data from the Environmental Protection Agency shows that most of the United States’ water supply is contaminated with ...
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has approved construction of a new $23.9 million treatment plant to remove ...
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – PFAS or “forever chemicals” are discovered in 11 Tri-State locations, and two of them are over the ...
In 2024, the East Berlin Area Joint Authority began testing for PFAS – so-called “forever chemicals” - as required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The results, as reported in the ...
Firefighters face many risks as part of their jobs, and not just when battling fires. Horry County Fire Rescue has introduced ...
"Forever" PFAS chemicals might hamper a teenager's ability to drop excess weight, even if they've undergone weight-loss ...
Farmers across Washington already spread thousands of tons of fertilizer from human waste on their crops each year, but there ...
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed legislation that clean water advocates say will reduce toxic water pollution. The PFAS Reduction ...
State and local officials have worked to address the spill of toxic firefighting foam at the former naval air station, but ...
Adolescents who undergo bariatric surgery regain more weight after surgery if they are exposed to higher levels of per- and ...
The following public water systems in Kentucky were found to have "forever chemical" levels over the EPA limit: Georgetown: 1.5x the limit. Cynthiana: 3.8x the limit. Williamsburg: 1.1x the limit.