ECOS sent this letter to U.S. EPA, the Department of State, and the Department of Health and Human Services in support of two proposals on mercury in cosmetics and fluorescent…
Chemicals & Emerging Contaminants
Georgia Reaches Out to Public on PFAS via StoryMap
To help spread the word about PFAS, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has developed a PFAS StoryMap that shares some basic information on chemicals and their health impacts, along…
Resolution 23-1: Improving the Toxics Release Inventory
In this resolution, ECOS calls on U.S. EPA to provide context to risks to human health and the environment from different types of releases reported in the Toxics Release Inventory;…
State Innovation Video 2023: Arizona AFFF Take-Back & Replace Program
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…
