CLIFF NOTES A USGS study found PFAS in 45% of US tap water. The study tested water from 716 locations between 2016 and 2021. PFAS are man-made chemicals that don’t break down naturally. These chemicals are linked to cancer, birth issues, and other health risks. Over 99% of Americans have PFAS in their blood, according … Read more
CLIFF NOTES● PFAS were detected in nearly all tested private wells across rural Virginia.● Contamination was found even outside municipal water systems.● Long-term exposure remains a concern despite generally low detected levels.● Private wells are not subject to the same monitoring as public systems.● Regular testing and filtration help reduce household risk. Across Virginia, … Read more
In North Carolina, groundwater around landfills is showing dangerously high levels of PFAS, according to recent state data. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) revealed these findings during a briefing to the Environmental Management Commission. Officials highlighted PFAS detections well above safety limits, prompting new regulatory scrutiny. Deputy Director Adam Ulishney from the Division of … Read more