California, Drinking Water

How Best To Deal With Forever Chemicals In Drinking Water?
The chief executive of water quality platform 120Water, Megan Glover, said only a "handful" of the most prevalent PFA compounds are currently being regulated.
New Bill Aims to Protect Californians from Dangerous “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water
AB 794 will mandate new state drinking water standards and supporters say this will limit exposure to toxic and dangerous "forever chemicals" that make it into the water supply.
California introduces legislation to protect residents from PFAS 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Policymakers in California have introduced new legislation designed to protect consumers from exposure to PFAS (per-and-polyfluoroalkyl substances) – also
California bill would require drinking water limits for ‘forever chemicals’
SACRAMENTO, California — Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel introduced a bill on Wednesday to require California to set emergency rules limiting PFAS in drinking water, following similar standards set by EPA and 11 other states.
Bay Area Legislator Introduces Bill To Help Clean Up 'Forever Chemicals' From Water Supply
A new bill by a Bay Area state senator aims to create a special fund to help clean up so-called forever chemicals in California's water supply. Senate Bill 454 was introduced by Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, on Tuesday and, if passed by the state Legislature and signed by the governor, would create the PFAS Mitigation Fund.
California bill aims to keep forever chemicals out of water supply
State lawmakers introduced a bill on Wednesday that would keep toxic “forever chemicals” out of California’s drinking water. About 12 million Californians have tap water that contains PFAS.
California lawmaker proposes state-level ‘forever chemical’ limits
California Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D) on Wednesday introduced legislation that would establish state-mandated drinking water standards for toxic “forever chemicals,” amid fears that existing federal limits could be scrapped by the Trump administration.
Novel carbon-based materials can remove hazardous 'forever chemicals' in water
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a diverse group of synthetic chemicals, are commonly used in numerous ...
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City of Savannah sues nearly 50 companies, alleges forever chemicals in water
The City of Savannah filed a lawsuit against nearly 50 companies, alleging that they've have been dumping harmful chemicals ...
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Removing ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water Could Make It a Lot More Expensive
Recent EPA regulations on PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” seek to tackle a trillion-dollar problem.
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Researchers Discover Simple Solution To Break Down “Forever” Chemicals
The key to removing PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," might be found in your fishbowl. A University of Missouri ...
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Proposed bill could ban certain pesticides with PFAS chemicals in Maryland
The chemicals are often used to repel water. They can be found in products like car seats, non-stick cookware, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and clothing. Research has found that forever ...
City of Savannah sues nearly 50 companies over “forever chemicals” in water
The City of Savannah is suing nearly 50 companies that city leaders say dumped chemicals into the Savannah River.
France's parliament votes to ban some uses of 'forever chemicals'
France's parliament on Thursday voted to limit the production and sale of some items containing polluting and ...