Those in Eastern states are particularly likely to be exposed. PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, are a class of chemicals that can be found in a range of everyday ...

A Maine farmer whose land is contaminated with PFAS chemicals is urging a State advisory committee to prioritize medical testing for affected citizens. Adam Nordell and his wife owned Songbird Farm in ...

The two new consumption advisory areas were based upon the testing of 54 deer and 55 turkeys in eastern Kennebec and western Waldo counties for the presence of PFAS, the Maine Department of Inland ...

Concerns about the facility’s presence have risen in recent years because of its leading role in perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) incineration, an appealing solution for public and ...

Legislative momentum against PFAS has surged this year, as at least 11 states enacted laws to restrict the use of "forever chemicals" in everyday consumer products or professional firefighting foam.

Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states—more than 20% of the country's population—may rely on groundwater that contains detectable concentrations of per- and ...

Millions in the U.S. may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies Exposure to some PFAS may lead to adverse health risks Date: October 24, 2024 Source: U.S ...

UNITY — State officials issued a “do not eat” advisory Thursday morning on wild deer and turkey after testing found unsafe levels of PFAS in central Maine wildlife. Two new advisory areas ...

New PFAS regulations may be blocked by a recent Supreme Court decision or far-right politicians. We need the PFAS Action Act to enshrine protections into law. New PFAS regulations may be blocked by a ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – or PFAS – are man-made synthetic chemicals manufactured and commercialized since the 1940s. This class of chemicals includes roughly 14,000 variations, widely ...

*Department of Biostatistics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, United States Department of Statistics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, United States ...