Big Chemical Sued by State for PFAS Contamination

The state of California has sued Big Chemical companies that marketed products containing PFAS for decades despite knowing they cause cancer, developmental defects and other health problems.

US PFAS Contamination Map: Study

Scientists have found there are over 50,000 PFAS-contaminated sites throughout the United States. See the map.

EPA Designates Two PFAS Chemicals as Hazardous

Two of the twelve thousand PFAS “forever chemicals”* will now be listed as “hazardous substances” under the U.S. Superfund law per the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

EPA Health Warning: PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued nationwide health advisories for four toxic PFAS chemicals commonly found in drinking water.

Boy or Girl? Toxins in Your Air and Water may Decide

According to new scientific study results, changes in the human sex ratio at birth—defined as the percentage of newborns that are boys—are associated with the presence of toxic levels of air and water pollutants.

PFAS Forever Chemical Discovered in Bottled Water: Study

A new study sponsored by Consumer Reports and conducted by Johns Hopkins University researchers found PFAS chemicals in 39 out of more than 100 bottled waters tested.

States with New PFAS Laws

PFAS chemicals have among the strongest bonds in chemistry and at the present time there is no ‘death’ of these chemicals, meaning they do not break down over time, but appear they will live on “forever”. PFAS chemicals are not regulated by the U.S. government so it is up to individual states to determine and regulate PFAS chemicals to protect their residents. Many states are not addressing the PFAS problem, but some are. Here are some state laws being proposed or enacted to help protect state residents by at least minimizing exposure to the dangers of PFAS.

Cardiometabolic Risk for Teens Exposed Early to PFAS: A NIEHS-Nominated Study

Early exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals, including PFOA found in nonstick cookware and thousands of other consumer products, can lead to cardiometabolic defects later in life.

Restrict PFAS and Other Chemicals of Concern, says Vermont Senate

Bill S.20 would restrict PFAS — perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl — in consumer products sold in Vermont. It also includes restrictions on phthalates and bisphenols.

Alarming levels of PFAS forever chemicals, arsenic and lead in US water

The results of a nine-month investigation reveal that millions of people in the U.S. continue to face serious water quality problems because of contamination, deteriorating infrastructure, and inadequate treatment at water plants. Included in that contamination were what has been called “alarming levels” of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, lead and arsenic.