Arizona developed an Aqueous Film Forming Foam take-back, replace, and disposal program to address the health risks of exposure to perfluoroalkyl subtances (PFAS).
Chemicals & Emerging Contaminants
State Innovation Video 2023: Ohio East Palestine Emergency Response
ECOS, ASTHO, ASDWA Joint Letter to White House on Removing Sources of PFAS
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…
Joint Principles for Preventing and Managing PFAS in Biosolids
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…
Tennessee Files Suit Against 20 PFAS Manufacturers
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.…
New Jersey Reaches Proposed Settlement in Significant PFAS Contamination Case
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…
New Mexico Sues 21 PFAS Manufacturers
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…
Groundbreaking Minnesota Study Shows High Costs of PFAS Removal and Destruction
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…
New York’s Seggos Pens Column on the Importance of Guarding Ukraine’s Environment
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…
Resolution 17-1: Advancing Safer Chemical Products and Processes
This resolution encourages support for sustainable and green chemistry and the promotion of alternatives assessment.
