PFAS Resources
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EPA Releases Updated Interim Guidance On Destroying And Disposing Of Certain PFAS And PFAS-Containing Materials
4/9/2024
The U.S. EPA recently released an updated “Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances.” The updated guidance reflects the latest, best available science to provide information that managers of PFAS wastes can use to evaluate the most appropriate destruction, disposal, or storage method among those currently available.
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Biden Administration To Cut Use Of ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Federal Buildings
4/8/2024
The Environmental Protection Agency and the General Services Administration announced today that federal contractors will be required to use cleaning products free of PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” for use in the construction and maintenance of government buildings.
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Veolia Advances PFAS Mitigation In Drinking Water With More Than 30 Treatment Projects Launched In The U.S.
4/4/2024
Veolia has reached a new milestone in its treatment of PFAS chemicals in America’s drinking water, with more than 30 sites now reporting no detectable levels of regulated PFAS chemicals. The advanced effort includes new treatment installed at 17 drinking water wells in the state of New York, with construction underway on additional projects in four states as Veolia continues to address PFAS contamination in drinking water supplies across the country.
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The Omnipresence Of PFAS—And What We Can Do About Them
3/28/2024
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—also known as “forever chemicals”—are everywhere.
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EPA Issues PFAS Test Order As Part Of National Testing Strategy
3/25/2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued the fourth Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) test order requiring testing on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under EPA’s National PFAS Testing Strategy, the latest action taken under EPA’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap to confront contamination from “forever chemicals” nationwide.
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IDTechEx Analyzes The Potential Industry-Shifting Impact Of Future PFAS Regulations In High-Tech Emerging Applications
3/25/2024
"Forever chemicals", or PFAS, are coming under increasing regulatory pressure globally as concerns over the negative effects of PFAS on human health and the environment are mounting.
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FREDsense Technologies Corp. Launches Advanced RAPID TESTING PFAS Analytical Services
3/21/2024
FREDsense Technologies Corp., a pioneer in field-based water quality analysis, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its services to include rapid analytical services for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) analysis.
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Water Coalition Testifies Before Senate About Importance Of A PFAS CERCLA Exemption For Utilities
3/20/2024
The Water Coalition Against PFAS, a group of the leading national water sector associations, testified today on Capitol Hill before the Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee at a hearing examining the implications of listing certain per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).
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How To Prevent Reintroduction Of PFAS Into The Environment
3/19/2024
Cartridge-based PFAS removal systems mitigate the risk of operator exposure, cross contamination, as well as the re-introduction of PFAS into the environment during or after disposal.
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A New Sensor Detects Harmful "Forever Chemicals" In Drinking Water
3/11/2024
To create a cheaper and faster way to test for PFAS, MIT chemists have designed a sensor based on lateral flow technology — the same approach used for rapid COVID-19 tests and pregnancy tests.