Residents raise PFAS and tap-water concerns as NJ DEP visits Orange Residents in Orange and East Orange told NJ DEP officials that higher water bills and earlier 'boil-water' notices left them buying bottled water; DEP pointed to PFAS treatment needs, pointed residents to Drinking Water Watch and offered follow-up on testing and rate impacts.

Residents in Orange are facing skyrocketing water bills and boil-water notices, forcing many to rely on expensive bottled water amid growing concerns over 'forever chemicals' in their supply.

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Public hearing: lawmakers consider creating a well contamination response fund after PFAS contamination incidents At a public hearing on LD 2115, the sponsor proposed repurposing an unused monitoring fund into a Well Contamination Response Fund to pay for PFAS testing, remediation, filtration upkeep, bottled water and municipal connections; DEP urged narrowing eligibility and clear statutory guidance because funds and agency capacity are limited.

Maine lawmakers are taking action to ensure clean drinking water by proposing a new fund to help residents affected by dangerous PFAS contamination.

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Coalition raises farmland protection, PFAS, composting and market concerns as legislative priorities NOFA and coalition members outlined additional priorities for the session: farmland protection tied to Act 181 regional planning implementation, PFAS and potential H.303 action to restrict land application of sewage sludge, outstanding Act 41 rulemaking for on‑farm composting, concerns about hemp/cannabis market structure, and support for federal clarification on off‑farm slaughter.

Vermont's coalition is raising urgent agricultural policy priorities that could reshape farming practices and protect our land—are you ready to dive into the details?

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Simple wipe test reveals hidden PFAS contamination on firefighter protective gear The flames die down. The sirens fade. Firefighters peel off their gear, thinking the danger has passed. But in the quiet aftermath, another enemy lingers, an invisible film of "forever chemicals" clin...

Simple wipe test reveals hidden PFAS contamination on firefighter protective gear

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🚨 PFAS 'forever chemicals' pose significant health concerns, as their lasting presence in the environment and potential impact on human health continue to be unsettling and inadequately addressed. Link: https://tinyurl.com/2dbly83u #PFASContamination #ToxicChemicals #HealthRisks

‼️ The Drinking Water Inspectorate has told water companies in England and Wales to take action on #PFASContamination.

📣 Industry body Water UK has called for a restriction on PFAS and for a national clean-up plan funded by the chemical manufacturers.

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San Diego realignment report: San Diego Bay shows highest contamination; PFAS archive testing planned amid program budget cuts A state‑led realignment monitoring project that prioritized tribal and community concerns sampled 2022 whole‑body tissue at coastal and freshwater sites in the San Diego region. San Diego Bay had the highest contamination among sampled locations; shellfish were generally lower than finfish, but bacterial closures still govern safety. Statewide bio‑

New findings reveal alarming levels of contamination in San Diego Bay, raising urgent concerns about fish safety and community health.

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A recent blood test found #PFAScontamination in all 24 EU officials tested.

The initiative is a collaboration between @eeb.org, @chemsec.bsky.social, and the Danish Ministry of Environment and Gender Equality.

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Landowner says PFAS contamination knocked $400,000 off property value Christine Stasch was planning to sell her family farm and retire further north. Now, she is fighting for compensation after discovering PFAS contamination on her property.

Landowner says PFAS contamination knocked $400,000 off property value #pfas #pfascontamination #rockhamptonairport

🇪🇺24 EU officials test positive for #PFAScontamination in their blood, including @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu and @heunicke.bsky.social.

⚠️The highest concentrations found were of PFOS, an internationally-banned substance classified as a possible #carcinogen.

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Is #pfas research still being suppressed? We applied for a grant that would have tested for these #foreverchemcials in #Minnesota springs. It was rejected, only to notice 3M staffers on the committee. #PFAScontamination ##PFASawareness #PFAStesting

Chemical Giants to Pay New Jersey $875 Million Over "Forever Chemicals" Contamination New Jersey secures a record $875 million settlement from Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva to clean up PFAS pollution and fund long-term remediation at contaminated sites.

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NJ environmental cleanup settlement with DuPont called largest by a single state NJ secures $2B+ settlement with DuPont for PFAS cleanup at 4 sites. Largest environmental settlemen...

NJ secures $2B+ settlement with DuPont for PFAS cleanup at 4 sites. Largest environmental settlement by a single state. Funds remediation & drinking water treatment. #PFAScontamination #News

🚨 A new NRDC report reveals over 73 million people in the U.S. are exposed to tap water with PFAS levels exceeding EPA safety thresholds. It's crucial to address this environmental health issue. Link: https://tinyurl.com/27pepr6v #PFASContamination #SafeWater #EnvironmentalHealth

🚨 Sharon Udasin & Rachel Frazin highlight in "Poisoning the Well" that PFAS "forever chemicals" contaminate over 97% of Americans' bodies, urging critical attention to this silent crisis. Link: https://tinyurl.com/yquduvht #PFASContamination #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalJustice

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3/ "While poor neighborhoods from Newark to Camden have been the focus of so-called 'environmental justice' advocates in Trenton, little headway has actually been made in reforming the system, Tittel said."

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New Mexico Senate advances PFAS cleanup bill targeting firefighting foam waste Legislators refine PFAS law to promote military base cleanup without state funding obligations.

New Mexico is taking a bold step to tackle PFAS contamination from firefighting foams, potentially freeing taxpayers from cleanup costs while protecting the environment.

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How US Military Bases in Australia Threaten Our Future & How to Remove Them US military bases in Australia endanger our environment and security. Discover the damage they cause and how Australians can push for their removal.

How US Military Bases in Australia Threaten Our Future & How to Remove Them
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US military bases in Australia endanger our environment and security.

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PFAS-contaminated fertilizer causing widespread environmental damage...
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Water expert urges caution on Old Black Canyon Highway pipeline amid PFAS contamination concerns Concerns raised over new water pipeline proposal amid PFAS contamination risks in Quailwood area.

Residents are sounding the alarm over a proposed water pipeline that could worsen PFAS contamination in Prescott Valley—are we risking our water safety for a quick fix?

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City Council approves $345K reallocation for water supply project amid PFAS concerns Council approves $345,000 reallocation for water project to address PFAS contamination concerns.

Prescott Valley's Town Council takes bold steps to tackle PFAS contamination, approving a $345K water project to safeguard community health and comply with upcoming EPA regulations.

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Nantucket residents demand transparency on PFAS contamination and public health risks Residents demand transparency on PFAS contamination as health concerns escalate in Nantucket community.

Nantucket residents are raising urgent alarms about PFAS contamination, demanding transparency on water quality that could affect their health and safety.

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PFAS verbieten, Trinkwasser schützen! Unterschreiben Sie unsere Petition für ein Verbot von PFAS-Pestiziden!

PFAS Vebieten, Minister kann und darf, nein muss es tun. https://www.global2000.at/petition/pfas-verbieten #pfascontamination #pfadverbieten #umweltschutz #friendsofearth @global2000

Interactive Map: PFAS Contamination Crisis: New Data Show 6,189 Sites in 50 States Interactive Map: PFAS Contamination Crisis: New Data Show 6,189 Sites in 50 States | @ewg |

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