New York Bans Use of Toxic Chemical in Firefighting Foam January 14, 2020 New York plans to restrict the use of firefighting foam that contains certain chemicals that have the potential to contaminate...
Vermont Water System Operators Told to Test for PFAS Contamination July 31, 2019 The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources says it has notified public drinking water system operators to start testing for a...
New Hampshire Committee to Consider Tough Water Standards for Chemicals July 19, 2019 A New Hampshire legislative committee will consider a proposal to create some of the nation’s toughest drinking water standards for...
Towns Raising Concerns About New Hampshire PFAS Standards July 9, 2019 By Michael Casey Groups representing municipalities and businesses are trying to put the brakes on New Hampshire’s efforts to impose some of the...
Five Delaware Residents Sue Firms Over Water Contamination June 7, 2019 Five Delaware residents whose water supply was contaminated by chemicals linked to health issues ranging from cancer to infertility are...
Maine Bill Aims to Ban Certain Food Packaging Chemicals June 6, 2019 The Maine Legislature has passed a bill aimed at prohibiting the sale of food packaging with certain potentially toxic chemicals....
New Hampshire Health Fair Addresses Concerns Over Chemicals in Water April 5, 2019 The public is invited to meet with national, state and community partners to learn more about contaminants that have been...
EPA Readies ‘Forever Chemical’ PFA Safety Plan Amid Calls for Tougher Action February 15, 2019 By Ellen Knickmeyer and John Flesher The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to announce a plan for dealing with a class of long-lasting chemical contaminants amid...
Michigan Company Sues 3M over Chemicals Linked to Tainted Water December 21, 2018 A western Michigan-based footwear company has sued a chemical manufacturer linked to contaminated water detected at military bases and industrial...