This action plan lays out a comprehensive strategy of key actions for protecting Connecticut’s citizens from PFAS exposure and protecting the environment from the effects of PFAS pollution.
Chemicals & Emerging Contaminants
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment 2024 PFAS Action Plan
This action plan outlines how Colorado will acheive key PFAS-related objectives, buiding on the state’s initial plan in 2019.
New Mexico Issues Landmark PFAS Blood Testing Findings & Offers Well Water Testing
In August, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the New Mexico Department of Health released the Final Report on the state’s PFAS Blood Testing Project, the first large-scale public…
Resolution 16-3: On Implementing the Toxic Substances Control Act Reforms
In this resolution, ECOS urges U.S. EPA to work with states in key areas of TSCA implementation including chemicals prioritization and risk methodologies; urges U.S. EPA to limit its preemption…
Kansas Hosts Environmental Conference on Brownfields, PFAS, & More
The Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) hosted its annual Kansas Environmental Conference on August 12-14. The gathering featured workshops and trainings on topics such as hazardous waste generator…
New Jersey Enters into Landmark Settlement over PFAS Contamination
This week, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced a groundbreaking $2B settlement to remedy long-standing contamination from PFAS and other pollutants originating from four industrial sites. According…
New Mexico Seeks Damages for Air Force PFAS Discharge
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) celebrated a procedural victory this week when a federal judge allowed the state’s ongoing civil case against Cannon Air Force Base to move forward.…
Washington Proposes PFAS Rules in 12 Product Categories
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is proposing a rule to restrict the use of PFAS in common consumer products including clothing, cleaning products, and car wash soap. The rule…
Arkansas Launches Statewide Surface Water PFAS Testing Program
This week, the Arkansas Department of Energy and the Environment (E&E) received a $1.8M state grant to test surface waters for PFAS contamination. The funding was provided through Drinking Water…
Key Takeaways on Approaches to PFAS Webinar Series
Document that summarizes PFAS webinars hosted by ECOS, ASTHO, and AAAS
