In the foothills of West Virginia, a chemical facility known for its toxic legacy continues to pump harmful substances into the Ohio River, despite a much-publicized federal crackdown. Chemours’ Washington Works plant, once operated by DuPont, remains a major source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS — chemicals infamous for their longevity in the … Read more
The FDA has identified the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in ten bottled water brands sold across the U.S., raising concerns about the perceived safety of a product many Americans turn to for peace of mind. Though the detected PFAS levels remained below federal safety thresholds, their mere presence has stirred renewed dialogue … Read more
In southeastern North Carolina, small business owners are grappling with a public health crisis caused by PFAS contamination—without consistent regulatory support. In Wilmington, coffee shops like Port City Java have spent thousands of dollars filtering toxic chemicals from water, while chemical companies like Chemours remain locked in legal disputes with public utilities. As lawmakers struggle … Read more
Texas farms are crumbling under toxic PFAS contamination, and Synagro, the nation’s top biosolid fertilizer maker, points fingers elsewhere. Their “independent” study stays hidden, leaving ranchers and regulators in the dark. Let’s dig into what’s poisoning the land and what you can do. A Toxic Crisis in Texas Johnson County, Texas, is reeling—ranches devastated by … Read more
Chemours and DuPont want to keep 21,000 pages of documents sealed—secrets that could reveal the true cost of their PFAS pollution in North Carolina. Environmental groups are fighting back, demanding transparency for communities already scarred by decades of contamination. Let’s unpack the stakes for half a million people. The Battle for Transparency The Southern Environmental … Read more
The EPA’s been tracking PFAS in drinking water, but their latest update—due quarterly—arrived over a month late. It landed amid Trump-era rollbacks, like slashing power plant emission rules and shrinking Clean Water Act protections. For 37 million Americans, USA TODAY’s analysis of this data reveals their water exceeds PFAS limits. It’s a quiet crisis, bubbling … Read more
Imagine filling your glass from Trout Lake in North Bay, Ontario, trusting it’s clean—then learning PFAS, those “forever chemicals,” linger inside. Canada’s eyeing a toxic label for them, but don’t expect tighter drinking water rules anytime soon. It’s a strange dance of policy, pollution, and patience—let’s peek behind the curtain. North Bay Mess and Why … Read more
Related Articles: EPA Found More NC Water Systems Contain PFAS EPA Proposes New PFAS Limits EPA Wants More PFAS Data Before Regulation Chemours Faces Lawsuit Over PFAS Pollution Picture yourself in a quiet North Carolina county, drawing water from your well, trusting it’s safe—until you hear “forever chemicals” might be lurking. Now, the state’s pushing … Read more
Imagine sipping water from your North Carolina tap, unaware it’s laced with toxic “forever chemicals” from factories upriver. A new state plan greenlights that pollution, dodging limits and penalties, while voices cry out for protection. It’s a murky mix of industry sway and public health—let’s wade into this troubling tale. North Carolina’s Toxic Pass For … Read more
The Supreme Court struck down the EPA’s PFAS drinking water rules in February 2025, ruling 5-4 that the agency stretched its power too far. This decision axed limits on six PFAS types, including PFOA and PFOS—set at 4 parts per trillion—leaving no federal cap in place. PFAS, dubbed “forever chemicals,” stick around in water and … Read more