Amid PFAS Fallout, a Maine Doctor Navigates Medical Risks with Her Patients

Amid PFAS fallout, a Maine doctor navigates medical risks with her patients

When Lawrence and Penny Higgins of Fairfield, Maine, first learned in 2020 that high levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS taint their home’s well water, they wondered how their health might suffer. They had consumed the water for decades, given…

Millions exposed to toxic PFAS levels as EPA retreats from safety rules

New data reveals over 73 million Americans may be drinking water contaminated with toxic PFAS, while the EPA under Trump moves to weaken or repeal health standards.

Experts discover invisible threat lurking in crucial water supply: 'The most contaminated location'

Researchers found a concerning amount of forever chemicals, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in a South Carolina river. The issue threatens the health of local residents. What's happening? The Waterkeeper Alliance, an advocacy group dedicated to preserving and cleaning waterways, published a report examining the presence of PFAS in various rivers throughout the country. The Pocotaligo River, which separates Jasper and Beaufort counties, h…

PFAS Levels in Tap Water for 73 Million People in U.S. Exceed EPA Thresholds: NRDC Report

According to new map data from Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), more than 73 million people living in the U.S. are exposed to tap water with toxic levels of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. The data revealed that PFAS levels in tap water across the U.S. are higher than the safety thresholds set for these compounds by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for 79% of congressional districts. Higher PFAS levels were …

Toxic chemicals are flowing into the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River — and they’re showing up in drinking water. - Great Lakes Commission

There has been evidence for a few years that PFAS levels in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River were higher than the national average, but not high enough to cause immediate alarm. But what is considered safe is evolving, as recommended drinking water limits have been lowered by Health Canada and research increasingly links PFAS to potential health risks. Read the full story by CBC News.