PFAS Resources

  1. QED Launches New Peristaltic Sampling Pump With Precise Flow Control 1/22/2025

    QED Environmental Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative environmental sampling products and subsidiary of Graco Inc., has announced the launch of the MicroPurge MP100 peristaltic pump system for low-flow groundwater purging and sampling.

  2. Attorney General Brown Joins Amicus Brief Defending Nationwide PFAS "Forever" Chemical Drinking Water Standards 1/22/2025

    Maryland's Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 17 states filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit defending a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule establishing the first nationwide drinking water standards for certain PFAS chemicals under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

  3. Orange County Water District Secures Major Federal Grant For Nation's Largest PFAS Treatment Program 1/16/2025

    The Orange County Water District (OCWD) has been awarded a $30M grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) as part of the WaterSMART: Title XVI WIIN Act. This funding, provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is designated for OCWD's PFAS treatment program to eliminate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from local groundwater.

  4. Calgon Carbon And American Water Finalize Supply Agreement To Support PFAS Treatment In 10 States 1/15/2025

    Calgon Carbon Corporation (Calgon Carbon), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Co., Ltd. (TYO: 3405) (Kuraray) and American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., jointly announce the signing of a nine-year exclusive supply contract providing granular activated carbon, equipment and reactivation services to more than 50 American Water sites across 10 states.

  5. Over 72 Million Gallons Of PFAS-Contaminated Groundwater Cost-Effectively Remediated With PlumeStop® 1/15/2025

    REGENESIS, a global leader in advanced environmental remediation technologies, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination.

  6. PFAS Treatment: Tackling "Forever Chemicals" In Our Environment 1/14/2025

    This guide delves into the history, widespread applications, and evolving strategies to understand and mitigate the impacts of PFAS on health and ecosystems.

  7. Study Links PFAS Contamination Of Drinking Water To A Range Of Rare Cancers 1/14/2025

    Communities exposed to drinking water contaminated with manufactured chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) experience up to a 33% higher incidence of certain cancers, according to new research from the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

  8. EPA Releases Draft Risk Assessment To Advance Scientific Understanding Of PFOA And PFOS In Biosolids 1/14/2025

    Today, Jan. 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a draft risk assessment, or scientific evaluation of the potential human health risks associated with the presence of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals in biosolids, also known as sewage sludge.

  9. Biodegradable Plastic And Clean Water – IDTechEx Explores Sustainability Trends 1/10/2025

    IDTechEx’s diverse portfolio of sustainability reports covers topics from PFAS to bioplastics, and explores regulations and emerging technologies that combined highlight a growing global environmental awareness and the need for increased sustainability trends.

  10. EPA PFAS Drinking Water Standards: Ensuring Safe and Clean Water 1/7/2025

    In this article, Transcend will highlight the importance of EPA PFAS drinking water standards as well as how they ensure safe and clean water systems. We also provide the opportunity to streamline wastewater design for utilities, engineering consultants, and equipment suppliers.