This week’s Western Water Weekly dives into major court decisions, toxic PFAS contamination cleanup, record rainfall in Utah, cyber threats to America’s utilities, and the high-stakes Colorado...
Tag: PFAS
Toxic “forever chemicals” found at record levels in New Mexico
Toxic PFAS levels in Holloman Lake wildlife set global records, prompting health warnings for hunters and raising concerns over decades of contamination.
Regulatory freeze and lawsuits brew over “forever chemicals”
PFAS contamination stirs debate, with a USGS webinar, EWG backlash, state lawsuits, and a regulatory freeze on new rules.
Arizona officials boost water priorities, focusing on mine cleanup, water infrastructure, and groundwater protection across the state.
EPA proposes health-based guidelines for PFAS in water, enabling states and Tribes to safeguard drinking water and seafood safety.
Forever chemicals (PFAS): EPA tightens chemical safety rules
EPA tightens chemical rules to curb PFAS harming farmers, safeguard public health, and phase out cancer-causing solvents.