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Lara Williams: Stop Playing Whac-a-Mole with Forever Chemicals
UNITED STATES, JUL 19 – NRDC data reveals PFAS contamination in US drinking water exposes over 73 million people, with 98% of sampled sites exceeding EPA safety limits, raising health and regulatory concerns.
- On July 17, the Natural Resources Defense Council released maps showing unsafe PFAS levels across nearly all US states, exposing over 73 million people to contaminated tap water.
- According to the NRDC, maps highlight the likely impact of EPA’s plan to rescind drinking water limits for four PFAS chemicals, while the case abeyance concludes July 21 requiring EPA to explain next steps or request more delay.
- Analysis data show PFAS detected in 98% of sampled sites above federal limits, with Alissa Cordner calling it `the tip of the iceberg`.
- In Oswego, Illinois, village officials reported low-level PFAS detections in four wells during February and May 2025, and the Oswego Village Board joined national lawsuits last month.
- Experts warn that certain PFAS exposures are linked to cancers, thyroid disease and immune problems, and that these `forever chemicals` fail to fully degrade in the environment.
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WVSSAC sponsor says 'forever chemicals' less present in turf fields
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Many high school athletes across our region play on turf fields now, and there has been a debate about whether or not these synthetic fields have higher levels of PFAS in them. PFAS are more commonly known as "forever chemicals." On Wednesday, the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) said a recent independent study released by FieldTurf, a sponsor of the WVSSAC, revealed little to no detectable…
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Stop playing Whac-a-Mole with forever chemicals
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What if we could permanently remove the toxic “forever chemicals” contaminating our water? That’s the driving force behind Michigan-based startup Enspired Solutions, founded by environmental toxicologist Denise Kay and chemical engineer Meng Wang. The duo left corporate consulting in the rearview mirror to take on one of the most pervasive environmental challenges: PFAS. “PFAS is referred to as a forever chemical because it is so resistant to br…
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