Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf last week released the state’s initial report and recommendations from its Action Team on PFAS, as well as results from the first round of water system…
Chemicals & Emerging Contaminants
Radon is on Utah’s Radar
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting submissions for its annual Radon Program Poster Contest. The contest, designed for children in grades 4-12, aims to raise awareness of…
Iowa Offers ‘Top Three’ Tips for Handling Fall Leaves
With autumn in full swing, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging the public not to send the precious nutrients in fallen leaves up in smoke. “Instead, put…
Michigan Moves Forward on Drinking Water Standards for PFAS
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced October 14 its decision to move forward with formal rulemaking on limits for certain PFAS compounds in drinking water.…
West Virginia to Treat Acid Mine Drainage and Recover Rare Earth Oxides
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection announced this week that it will build a treatment plant that will simultaneously process acid mine drainage and recover rare earth element oxides…
Connecticut PFAS Task Force Issues Draft Action Plan
The Connecticut Interagency PFAS Task Force announced October 2 the release of its Draft PFAS Action Plan for public review. The Task Force, established in July by Governor Ned Lamont and…
Michigan Announces Funding for AFFF Collection
The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) announced last week the approval of $1.4 million for the collection and disposal of PFAS-containing aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) currently held in…
California Lowers PFAS Notification Levels, Initiates Regulatory Process
On August 23, the California Water Resources Control Board updated guidelines for the state’s water agencies to follow in detecting and reporting PFOA and PFOS in drinking water. The updated…
Ohio Recognizes Ford Assembly Plant for Environmental Excellence
This week, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Director Laurie Stevenson visited the Ford Motor Company’s Ohio Assembly plant (OHAP) in Lorain County to award the facility for its gold standard of…
Wyoming Establishes Hotline, Shares Tips on Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms
In an effort to keep the public informed and to ensure public safety, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is sharing information with the public about the increased presence…
