PFAS firefighting foam limits signed into Pennsylvania law | News
Harrisburg, Pa. — A proposal to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also…
Pennsylvania Restricts PFAS Firefighting Foam to Reduce Environmental Contamination — Environmental Protection
Pennsylvania Restricts PFAS Firefighting Foam to Reduce Environmental Contamination The new law limits PFAS-containing firefighting foam and establishes…
Pennsylvania restricts use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law on Thursday a measure that prohibits the use of chemicals known…
Pennsylvania bill to phase out PFAS firefighting foam
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill into law that will phase out the use of…
Pennsylvania legislature passes bill to protect firefighters and communities from PFAS chemicals
HARRISBURG, PA — After years of advocacy by firefighters, environmental organizations, public health experts and concerned residents, the…
‘Forever chemicals’ are in nearly all waterways in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, report shows
A class of synthetic substances known as “forever chemicals” have been detected throughout Philadelphia’s waterways, including the Delaware…
Buffalo Water Board sues companies over alleged PFAS contamination in Lake Erie
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Water Board is suing 17 companies it accuses of contributing to PFAS contamination…
Pennsylvania Senate passes bill to phase out PFAS-containing firefighting foam | Lehigh County
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. — A bill that would phase out firefighting foam containing PFAS, commonly known as “forever…
Should you drink Philly’s tap water?
By Christine Kirchhoff, The Conversation via Reuters Connect If you live in Philly and want to know information…
Should you drink Philly’s tap water? | Health
(STATE COLLEGE, PENN.) If you live in Philly and want to know information about your tap water quality,…
Pennsylvania fire departments working to remove ‘forever chemicals’ to protect the health of firefighters & communities
PFAS, chemicals designed to suppress fires quickly, have been linked to serious health concerns, including some cancers. Now,…
Aqua Pennsylvania Wins More Than $74 Million in PENNVEST Funding for PFAS Removal
Since 2021, PENVEST has awarded Aqua Pennsylvania more than $270 million, exceeding its internal milestone of a quarter…