In August, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the New Mexico Department of Health released the Final Report on the state’s PFAS Blood Testing Project, the first large-scale public…
Chemicals & Emerging Contaminants
Resolution 16-3: On Implementing the Toxic Substances Control Act Reforms
In this resolution, ECOS urges U.S. EPA to work with states in key areas of TSCA implementation including chemicals prioritization and risk methodologies; urges U.S. EPA to limit its preemption…
Kansas Hosts Environmental Conference on Brownfields, PFAS, & More
The Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) hosted its annual Kansas Environmental Conference on August 12-14. The gathering featured workshops and trainings on topics such as hazardous waste generator…
New Jersey Enters into Landmark Settlement over PFAS Contamination
This week, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced a groundbreaking $2B settlement to remedy long-standing contamination from PFAS and other pollutants originating from four industrial sites. According…
New Mexico Seeks Damages for Air Force PFAS Discharge
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) celebrated a procedural victory this week when a federal judge allowed the state’s ongoing civil case against Cannon Air Force Base to move forward.…
Washington Proposes PFAS Rules in 12 Product Categories
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is proposing a rule to restrict the use of PFAS in common consumer products including clothing, cleaning products, and car wash soap. The rule…
Arkansas Launches Statewide Surface Water PFAS Testing Program
This week, the Arkansas Department of Energy and the Environment (E&E) received a $1.8M state grant to test surface waters for PFAS contamination. The funding was provided through Drinking Water…
Key Takeaways on Approaches to PFAS Webinar Series
Document that summarizes PFAS webinars hosted by ECOS, ASTHO, and AAAS
New Jersey Reaches Historic PFAS Settlement
On May 13, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced a landmark $450M settlement with the 3M manufacturing company to resolve damage from PFAS. According to the DEP,…
ASDWA and AWWA PFAS Treatment Framework
Compiles science on PFAS treatment and best practices for piloting treatment to inform the drinking water sector on streamlining the permit approval process and to help systems evaluate their PFAS…
