Arkansas to Test Surface Waters for PFAS, Identify Contamination Sources

Arkansas to test surface waters for PFAS, identify contamination sources

Arkansas will begin testing surface waters for PFAS using $1.8 million in grant funding. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate)The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission approved a $1.8 million grant to test surface waters for PFAS, the first known statewide effort to catalogue potential contamination from these “forever chemicals.” PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of thousands of chemicals that don’t break down …

3M has agreed to pay the state of New Jersey between $400 million and $450 million over the next 25 years to resolve claims related to PFAS pollution, also known as...

PFAS Chemicals Linked to Multiple Cancer Types

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A growing body of research has raised concerns about potential links between long-term PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) exposure and an increased risk of certain cancers. As PFAS chemicals remain present in drinking water, soil, and consumer products, Legal Claim Assistant is encouraging individuals with qualifying medical diagnoses to explore their legal rights through a no-…