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EPA PFAS Three Year Progress Report

November 18, 2024

Outlines actions achieved by the agency in the third year of the PFAS Strategic Roadmap.

Tagged With: PFAS

NEWMOA PFAS Webinar Series

November 18, 2024

Presents recorded webinars on a number of PFAS topics such as historical uses, forensics, sources, risk communication, wastewater treatment, thermal treatment technologies, federal regulations, PFAS in ski wax, agricultural impacts,…

Tagged With: PFAS

Michigan Garners Award in National Music Video Contest on Radon 

October 11, 2024

Michigan EGLE has won a national music video contest promoting radon testing and awareness.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: award

Minnesota Marks 100 Days Until PFAS Prevention Law Takes Effect

October 4, 2024

Last week, ECOS Cross-Media Committee Chair and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Commissioner Katrina Kessler joined other Minnesota state leaders to celebrate the work of three Minnesota-based companies already making…

Filed Under: Member News

Maine Responds to AFFF Spill with Sampling, Drones, and Door-to-Door Outreach

September 19, 2024

Since learning of the August 19 release of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) mixed with water at a small airport, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has pursued a variety…

Filed Under: Member News

Resolution 15-2: Supporting Work on Emerging Contaminants

September 6, 2024

In this resolution, ECOS urges investigating the presence of emerging contaminants even if the risks are not fully known, urges accelerating efforts to respond to emerging contaminants, reinforces the need…

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Resolution 18-3: Addressing Mercury

September 6, 2024

In this resolution ECOS requests EPA work with all stakeholders to achieve reductions in mercury pollution consistent with federal statutes and that the federal government support research on alternatives to…

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Resolution 21-1: Advancing Collaboration and Coordination on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

September 6, 2024

In this resolution ECOS calls on federal agencies to conduct research to better understand the impact of, and destruction and disposal options for PFAS; to collaborate with states and provide…

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: PFAS

State Innovation Video 2024: North Carolina Private Wells and PFAS

September 5, 2024

Filed Under: Innovation Award, Member News Tagged With: drinking water, PFAS

New Mexico Moves to Hold DOD Accountable for PFAS under CERCLA 

July 12, 2024

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), Office of Natural Resources Trustee, and Attorney General on July 8 amended the state’s lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) regarding PFAS…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: PFAS

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