House energy coalition applauds EPA’s first-ever national drinking water standard
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The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the first-ever national drinking water standard for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Search Results for PFAS
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MAGA Republican auto bill is attempt to ‘strip away’ personal freedoms, rights
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The so-called Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act, or H.R. 4468, was approved by the U.S. House yesterday on a vote of 221 to 197.
Bill would protect military personnel, families from harmful chemicals on DoD facilities
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The DoD PFAS Discharge Prevention Act would protect military personnel and American families from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Virginia, Georgia lawmakers introduce bills to protect American voting rights
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Congresswomen Jennifer McClellan and Nikema Williams introduced a package of bills to safeguard voting rights and protect American democracy.
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority discontinues drinking water from North plant
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After tests revealed PFAS at low levels at the North Rivanna Water Treatment Plant, water is discontinued until further notice.
What are ‘forever chemicals,’ and how you can avoid them in your home, job
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“Forever chemicals” are types of highly persistent and toxic synthetic chemicals widely used in many industries, including firefighting foam, non-stick cookware, food packaging and water-resistant clothing.
ClineWatch: Cline votes no on Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act
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Last week the House of Representatives voted 400-22 to pass the Protecting Firefighters from Adverse Substances Act (S 231) and send it to President Biden for his signature.
State Water Control Board approves $307 million for Virginia localities
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the State Water Control Board approved more than $307 million in low-interest rate loan agreements for localities and public service authorities to improve wastewater infrastructure in Virginia.
DEQ leading effort to ensure safety of drinking water in South Fork Roanoke River watershed
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The Western Virginia Water Authority has identified GenX, a type of PFAS, in source water and drinking water in the South Fork Roanoke River watershed.
Kent D. Shifferd: No more Earth Days!
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We don’t need, indeed can’t tolerate, any more Earth Days.
