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The Biden-Harris Administration has put in place a new rule to protect communities from harmful chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

The EPAs new drinking water standard is stricter than the states as it recognizes that no levels of PFAS chemicals in water are safe, but it is technologically infeasible for

ISELIN, N.J., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX), in line with its ongoing commitment to delivering safe, clean and reliable water services, is well positioned to meet the new national drinking water regulations for PFAS (Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl substances) that were announced on April 10, 2024 by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Company begun implementing its strategy in 2023 in anticipation to the new EPA regulation. PFAS are a

The regulation is a major win for advocates from communities with contaminated drinking water who have sought an enforceable limit on the chemicals for years.

The Biden administration on Wednesday set the first-ever national limits for toxic and pervasive "forever chemicals" in drinking water. 

The new rule would reduce exposure to “forever chemicals” in the water supply of 100 million people, preventing thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of serious illnesses, the Environmental Protection Agency said.

The Biden Administration is directing funding to help Minnesota get rid of forever chemicals in our water.

"If you knowingly do something that is causing contamination and harm to animal and human health, that has potential criminal liability written on it all day long."

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two recent studies by the U.S. Geological Survey, done in cooperation with the New Mexico Environment Department, found the Albuquerque urban area “significantly contributes PFAS to Rio Grande.” “The comprehensive survey of New Mexico’s major rivers and evaluation of groundwater quality across the state is critical in helping NMED protect these valuable resources,” Andy […]

The White House announced Wednesday morning that it will be implementing the first-ever national drinking water standards for PFAS.