PFAS Resources

1. New York's 2026 Plans Target PFAS In Wastewater, Drinking Water, And Biosolids 1/26/2026

   New York fired the latest salvo in its decades-long battle against PFAS In December 2025 by rolling out new policies and guidance “to ramp up monitoring for PFAS at wastewater treatment plants and at facilities that use the byproduct of those plants to produce compost products."

2. Compact Electron Accelerator For The Treatment Of PFAS-Contaminated Water 1/22/2026

   So-called perpetual chemicals, or PFAS compounds, are a growing environmental problem. An innovative approach for treating water and soil in PFAS-contaminated areas now comes from accelerator physics: High-energy electrons can break down PFAS molecules into harmless components through radiolysis. A study published in PLOS One shows that an accelerator developed at HZB, based on an SHF photoinjector, can provide the necessary electron beam.

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3. EPA's PFAS Effluent Limits Rulemaking Faces Delay 1/22/2026

   The U.S. EPA’s efforts to curb industrial discharges of PFAS have hit a pause, marking a pivotal moment in the government’s approach to regulating these so-called forever chemicals.

4. Town Of Camden, Maine And Mid-Coast Solid Waste File A Lawsuit Against 3M, DuPont And Others Over PFAS Contamination In Wastewater 1/22/2026

   Committed to holding polluters accountable for contaminated water cleanup costs, SL Environmental Law Group has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Town of Camden, Maine and Mid-Coast Solid Waste Corporation against 3M Company, E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Inc., and other manufacturers of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) for their involvement in the manufacture and sale of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”).

5. Water In 2026: The Nexus Of Policy, Technology, And Resilience 1/20/2026
   As water systems become more circular and complex, understanding and managing the subsurface — the hidden half of the water cycle — is becoming a critical enabler of resilience. This article explores the key trends shaping this new reality, from tackling “forever chemicals” to the water strategies redefining heavy industry.
6. The Facts Of PFAS: Understanding Forever Chemicals In Groundwater 1/16/2026

   Ruadhri Deans, a concurrent environmental engineering undergraduate and master’s student, is diving into the study of “forever chemicals,” investigating contamination levels and raising awareness about their health impacts on the Ames community and beyond.

7. Building Your Water-Positive Data Center Roadmap: A Step-By-Step Implementation Guide 1/13/2026
   The data center industry stands at a critical juncture. As facilities scale to meet exponential computing demands, water consumption has emerged as a defining operational challenge. Traditional approaches focused on water efficiency are no longer sufficient.
8. Temple Engineers Use Air Bubbles To Remove Water Contaminants 1/12/2026

   Md Saiful Islam, a graduate student from the College of Engineering, and Gangadhar Andaluri, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, are advancing water treatment technology that sustainably removes PFAS chemicals and microplastics from drinking water.

9. From Paper To National Policy Map: How UMaine Student Tracked America's Most Sweeping PFAS Response 1/9/2026

   PFAS — chemicals contaminating wells, farmland and food across Maine — are often tracked through court filings, lab reports and dense regulatory language.

10. Portable Biosensor Could Detect PFAS On Site 1/8/2026

    A portable biosensor developed at La Trobe University may allow rapid, on-site detection of toxic “forever chemicals” in water, removing the need for samples to be sent to specialist laboratories.