Sep 15, 2021 | ENPRESS NEWS
Connecticut officials have begun to discover PFAS contaminants within water sources across the state. A small town of Killingworth was recently tested and found 15 wells exceeding the contaminant limit. After this and other discoveries, environmental agencies have...
Sep 8, 2021 | ENPRESS NEWS
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm recently discovered toxins within their wells. This forced them to seek help from public water systems. Local experts cautioned nearby well owners that the contaminants can spread easily to other private wells. Governor DeWine has...
Sep 8, 2021 | ENPRESS NEWS
A bill that would require the EPA to set regulations for PFAS compounds passed through the House in late July. This PFAS limit-setting bill has the potential to set the nation on a united path to protection from the forever chemicals. The bill requires the cleaning of...
Aug 30, 2021 | ENPRESS NEWS
Representatives from Maine united in the effort to pass a legislation that would enact stricter PFAS restrictions. This stems from the numerous discoveries of PFAS made within the state. From dairy farms to drinking wells, the breadth of contamination has been...
Aug 25, 2021 | ENPRESS NEWS
Eau Claire city officials detected PFAS above acceptable levels in 4 wells. It becomes another Wisconsin city to struggle with the forever chemicals. Fortunately, at this phase in the battle with PFAS, cities have gained an understanding of how to handle such a...
Aug 5, 2021 | ENPRESS NEWS
The nation had found itself in dire need of a new head of the EPA’s Office of Water. The top candidate for the position, Radhika Fox was confirmed by the Senate. In a 55-43 vote, she seemed well liked by a majority of the officials. The Chairman of the Environment and...