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.…
Chemicals & Emerging Contaminants
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…
Press Statement on U.S. EPA Announcement of PFAS Actions
This press release commends EPA for announcing its planned actions on PFAS and urges continued support of states to protect human health and the environment.
ECOS Compendium of State PFAS Actions
This document is a guide on state actions on PFAS across all topic areas. It will help states and other stakeholders learn more about state actions on PFAS and promote understanding of the critical work states do.
Resolution 01-6: State Access to Confidential Business Information under the Toxic Substances Control Act
This resolution, among other actions, urges U.S. EPA to review and substantiate claims of CBI under TSCA in a timely manner and urges EPA to work with states and territories…
Arizona Recognized for Permitting, Water Quality, and Recycling Innovations
Four projects of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) have garnered recognition as finalists for the 2025 Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Awards. Arizona Forward is a statewide environmental organization,…
