Articles Tagged with ''water quality''

New research reveals that toxic PFAS chemicals are absorbed through human skin at levels much higher than previously believed, posing significant risks for the drilling industry and highlighting the importance of water conservation efforts.

The petition is focused on the initial EPA PFAS rule that was issued April 26, 2024, and that sets drinking water standards for PFAS substances of from 4.0 parts per trillion to 10 parts per trillion for PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, PFHxS, and HFPO-DA (also known as “GenX Chemicals”).

While NASA might be accused of stalling when it comes to negotiating a financial settlement with New Mexico, the space agency has not been idle on the WSTF groundwater contamination.

The EPA says the proposed WSRAR would create a framework for states and PWSs to evaluate and implement restructuring alternatives for systems in chronic noncompliance.

Itron and VODA.ai are joining forces to develop an advanced AI-driven Pipe Asset Management solution, designed to predict water pipe failures and manage assets more efficiently.

Students at JFK Middle School engage in a fundraising walkathon, learning about and contributing to clean water initiatives in South Sudan, which not only raises funds for well drilling but also integrates with their academic curriculum to enhance awareness and empathy towards global water scarcity issues.

The updated regulations establish non-enforceable public health goals and enforceable standards, necessitate comprehensive monitoring, and require public notification of PFAS levels.

REGENESIS, a leader in environmental remediation technologies, has won Fast Company's 2024 World Changing Ideas Award for its innovative PlumeStop technology, which offers an effective solution to the escalating global challenge of PFAS groundwater contamination.