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…
Chemicals & Emerging Contaminants
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.
ECOS Statement on U.S. EPA’s Proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation
This press release states ECOS’ acknowledgement of EPA’s proposed regulations for six PFAS in drinking water and its commitment to working in partnership with EPA and other federal agencies.
ECOS Paper: Processes and Considerations for Setting State PFAS Standards, 2023 Update
In recent years, federal, state, and international authorities have established various health-based regulatory values and evaluation criteria for a number of specific per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in response to…
Virginia Coordinates PFAS Response in Watershed, Offers Story Map on Effort
In 2021, Newport News Waterworks alerted the Virginia Department of Quality (DEQ) to elevated PFAS concentrations in the Middle Chickahominy River watershed. In response, DEQ, the Virginia Department of Health,…
