New monitoring data from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy show a steep decline in PFAS levels in the Huron River watershed. The reduced contamination appears to…
Chemicals & Emerging Contaminants
ECOS Letter on Support for the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Program
This letter, sent on behalf of Richard Whitman, ECOS Cross-Media Committee Chair and Director, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, states ECOS’ strong support for the EPA Safer Choice Program, which…
Massachusetts Finalizes Maximum Contaminant Level for Six PFAS
On September 24, Massachusetts announced its finalized enforceable standards for PFAS in drinking water. The Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) is set at 20 parts per trillion for the sum of…
New Mexico Reaches Settlement with Air Force Base over Alleged Groundwater Violations
On September 8, the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission approved a settlement agreement between the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and Cannon Air Force Base for alleged violations of…
Iowa Issues Asbestos Guidelines to Deal with Derecho Debris
Following the derecho earlier this month, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued guidelines to protect health and safety amid the cleanup of storm-damaged buildings. DNR says citizens who…
Oregon DEQ Provides Virtual Training on Transition to Safer Workplace Chemicals
This week, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Pacific Northwest Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) presented a two-day virtual training on substituting safer chemicals for use in…
Michigan Adopts Drinking Water Standards for PFAS
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced this week that the state will adopt a rule set limiting PFAS contamination in drinking water. The rule set…
ECOS Comments on EPA’s PFAS Regulatory Determinations
ECOS submitted these comments on the EPA’s preliminary regulatory determinations on the fourth drinking water Contaminant Candidate List.
Massachusetts to Fund System Improvements to Reduce PFAS in Drinking Water
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has announced a new $2 million grant program for communities to fund the design and planning of treatment systems that protect drinking water…
Texas Adjusts Exposure Limit for Medical Equipment Sterilizer Ethylene Oxide
On the heels of extensive study, public input, and peer review, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on May 15 finalized its updated safe exposure level (ESL) for ethylene-oxide,…
