Group Claims Wastewater Permit Would Let Manchester Dump PFAS Into Merrimack River

NFS Wastewater Permit Hearing Draws Public Ire

Few Greene County residents knew of a public hearing held Tuesday night in Erwin concerning a request by Nuclear Fuel Services to reissue a permit allowing wastewater material discharge into the Nolichucky River, about 28 miles upriver from Greeneville.

Group claims wastewater permit would let Manchester dump PFAS into Merrimack River

The Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is arguing that the state’s approval of a permit allows the Manchester Wastewater Treatment Facility to discharge toxic chemicals into the Merrimack River.

Scientists create powerful new method to remove dangerous toxins from drinking water: 'A potentially practical solution'

Thanks to funding by the U.S. National Science Foundation, scientists have developed a new way for removing PFAS from drinking water. PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and often referred to as "forever chemicals," are a group of toxic chemicals found in everyday items like food packaging, toiletries, cosmetics, nonstick cookware, and clothing. Add drinking water to that list as well. The lack of access to clean, healthy drinkin…

Board of Public Works approves $19.5 million to remove PFAS chemicals from Hampstead water - Maryland Matters

Treasurer Dereck Davis (left) and Gov. Wes Moore share a laugh during Wednesday's Board of Public Works meeting. (Photo by Sam Gauntt/Maryland Matters)Hampstead officials have been monitoring unsafe levels of PFAS in the town’s well water for several years now, but soon hope to begin construction on a long-sought solution. The Board of Public Work on Wednesday approved a $19.5 million appropriation for Hampstead, which is embarked on a $31 milli…

$100,000 a Year to Remove Water Waste

The town has spent an estimated $11 million on Lagoon No. 1 lining project but the Environmental Protection Agency is asking the town for more work to limit the output of nitrogen, phosphorus, and other contaminants into town waters, according to legal counsel and other officials.             The Select Board on Monday met with Nathaniel Mufano, the Department of Public Works’ WPCF manager, as well as Town Counselors and Wastewater Treatment Spe…

Breakthrough in PFAS degradation: Scientists develop game-changing catalyst

Scientists have developed a catalyst that enables rapid PFAS degradation at room temperature, offering new hope for environmental cleanup. The post Breakthrough in PFAS degradation: Scientists develop game-changing catalyst appeared first on Innovation News Network.