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Chemicals & Emerging Contaminants

Georgia Reaches Out to Public on PFAS via StoryMap

September 26, 2023

To help spread the word about PFAS, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has developed a PFAS StoryMap that shares some basic information on chemicals and their health impacts, along…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: PFAS

Resolution 23-1: Improving the Toxics Release Inventory

August 30, 2023

In this resolution, ECOS calls on U.S. EPA to provide context to risks to human health and the environment from different types of releases reported in the Toxics Release Inventory;…

Filed Under: Uncategorized

ECOS, ASTHO, ASDWA Joint Letter to White House on Removing Sources of PFAS

August 10, 2023

This joint letter to President Biden asks for support from federal agencies to prioritize regulatory activities to reduce and remediate PFAS contamination, and to support states in communicating about public…

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: PFAS

Joint Principles for Preventing and Managing PFAS in Biosolids

July 28, 2023

This joint principles statement from ECOS, NASDA, and U.S. EPA recognizes the unique challenges and uncertainties presented by PFAS in biosolids, and highlights the importance of collaboration among state and…

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: biosolids, PFAS

Tennessee Files Suit Against 20 PFAS Manufacturers

July 14, 2023

The State of Tennessee has initiated a lawsuit against major per- and polyfluoroalkyl manufacturers. Other states including California, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, and Rhode Island have taken similar actions.…

Filed Under: Member News

New Jersey Reaches Proposed Settlement in Significant PFAS Contamination Case

June 30, 2023

The State of New Jersey has announced a proposed settlement with Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC to remediate contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and compensate the public for…

Filed Under: Member News

New Mexico Sues 21 PFAS Manufacturers

June 9, 2023

On June 1, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and Attorney General filed suit against 21 “forever chemical” manufacturers for costs associated with environmental monitoring and cleanup necessary to combat…

Filed Under: Member News

Groundbreaking Minnesota Study Shows High Costs of PFAS Removal and Destruction

June 9, 2023

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has published a new report finding that technologies needed to remove PFAS from wastewater streams across Minnesota would cost between $14 and $28B over…

Filed Under: Member News

New York’s Seggos Pens Column on the Importance of Guarding Ukraine’s Environment

April 7, 2023

Looking beyond state and even national borders, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos has penned an opinion piece for The Hill entitled, Let’s Stop Putin from…

Filed Under: Member News

Resolution 17-1: Advancing Safer Chemical Products and Processes

March 30, 2023

This resolution encourages support for sustainable and green chemistry and the promotion of alternatives assessment.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: alternatives assessments, green chemistry, sustainability

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