Articles Tagged with ''PFAS''

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the grants on Sept. 4, 2024, with Christopher Frey, assistant administrator of EPA’s Office of Research and Development.

The workshop will include technical presentation sessions, in-depth training sessions, breakout group roundtable discussions, topical deep dive and posters session, regional networking session, and other networking opportunities.

In this exclusive feature from our DC Correspondent, J.J. Smith, Silvana Andreescu explains the significance of nanosensor technology for PFAS detection, monitoring, and degradation. 

Recent findings reveal that PFAS contamination from textile manufacturing is posing serious threats to water resources, with significant implications for the water well drilling industry and ongoing PFAS regulations in the U.S.

New Hampshire is set to receive $65 million from 3M and DuPont to combat PFAS contamination in public water systems, a significant win for the water well drilling industry and ongoing PFAS litigation.

New cost estimates for complying with the EPA's PFAS drinking water standards suggest that the expenses could be double the agency's original figures, though the EPA asserts that the health benefits from reducing PFAS exposure will offset these costs.

The EPA is hosting a webinar on August 27, 2024, to discuss how data, partnerships, and innovative strategies can help public water systems achieve sustainable consolidation solutions, especially in light of new drinking water regulations.

The Paris 2024 Olympics have highlighted the severe impacts of climate change on major sporting events, from polluted water in the Seine River to extreme weather conditions, raising critical concerns for both athletes and outdoor workers like drillers.