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Replacement per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) thought to be safe for use in food packaging break down into toxic PFAS, according to fresh research.

The Maine CDC found elevated PFOS in fish samples from freshwater bodies in these towns: Mousam Lake and Estes Lake in Sanford; Durepo Pond and Limestone Stream in Limestone; Messalonskee

EPA proposed rule to designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA. The public comment period for the CERCLA PFAS proposed rule closed on November 7, EPA undertaking review of comments will have opportunity to determine whether modify rule before issuing final rule.

New York’s PFAS drinking water standards, which include PFOA and PFOS enforceable limits and proposal to add four other PFAS to state enforceable limits list. One day after EPA released its proposed drinking water standards for PFOA PFOS of 4ppt, New York released a Guidance Value.

Cleanup for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the former regional municipal fire training academy could cost close to $60 million over the next five years, according to Paul Ruszala,

Maine has been doing its best to forge ahead in the absence of a federal standard. Fortunately, that has changed.

A new study shows the evidence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in some take-out containers used in fast food restaurants in Canada.

Consumer fraud PFAS class action lawsuits filed in several states. The number of product types targeted for these lawsuits are growing and diverse in terms of the industries targeted. There has been at least one significant settlement in these lawsuits to date.

A new study shows the evidence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in some take-out containers used in fast food restaurants in Canada.

Two lawsuits targeting DuPont, 3M and others seek to recover costs to investigate, mitigate and monitor contamination