Source Water Contamination

71. Report: EPA Knowingly Greenlit Use Of PFAS Chemicals In Fracking Operations 7/21/2021

    Internal U.S. EPA documents released by a physician-led public protection group show that the agency knowingly allowed for the use of chemicals that could degrade into per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by hydraulic fracturing operations.

72. With Olympic Source Water Smelling “Like A Toilet,” Tokyo Demonstrates Global Wastewater Issues 7/20/2021

    As the world shifts its attention toward Japan, site of the upcoming Olympic Games, the host city is grappling with an ongoing source-water issue that could impact athletes expected to participate in an event set for Tokyo Bay.

73. Pressure Mounts For National PFAS Standards In Drinking Water 6/22/2021

    Recent regulatory developments at the federal level appear to suggest that one of the country’s most notorious drinking water contaminants will soon fall under new scrutiny.

74. Gulf Of Mexico's 'Dead Zone' Reaching Size Of Connecticut 6/16/2021

    Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have released a shocking prediction for the size of a toxic algal bloom in the Gulf of Mexico this summer, typically a peak season for the growth of this source water scourge.

75. Study: PFAS Contamination Of Breast Milk Is 'Universal' 5/26/2021

    The scourge of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), colloquially known as “forever chemicals” because of their long-lasting presence in the environment, is one of the most prevalent drinking water contaminant issues on the radar of treatment facilities. But recent research shows that the chemicals are not just being consumed through drinking water.

76. 3M Sues Michigan Over PFAS Drinking Water Rules 5/19/2021

    Treating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), drinking water contaminants that have been tied to significant health consequences in consumers, is an expensive and difficult proposition.

77. Looking Skyward For Microplastics 5/15/2021

    Microplastics are a hot topic these days. Spawned by everything from plastic bags to laundered clothing, the volume of tiny particles that pollute our oceans has exploded in recent years.

78. Following PFAS Contamination, 3M To Pay $12.5 Million For New Water Treatment Plant 3/30/2021

    Drinking water treatment professionals and regulators around the country have been working to protect consumers from a pervasive and harmful class of contaminants known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or “forever chemicals”.

79. EPA Steps In To Protect San Diego From Tijuana's Untreated Wastewater 2/23/2021

    A longstanding wastewater issue between the U.S. and Mexico has now spurred action from the U.S. EPA.

80. Could PFAS Undermine COVID Vaccination? 1/13/2021

    The presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water throughout the U.S. has been the source of much public outrage, drinking water treatment effort, and legislation.