But state officials say the PFAS found during tests last year is within safety guidelines. PFAS — deemed “forever chemicals − were found at residences in the area of Wildwood Avenue between ...

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals,” are synthetic chemicals found in various industrial and consumer products. Their persistence in the ...

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The proposed standards mirror EPA recommendations for PFAS levels, aiming to aid residents with contaminated private wells. MADISON — The policy-setting arm of the Department of Natural ...

French lawmakers have passed a bill to ban per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in certain consumer uses, making France the second European country to crack down on the persistent pollutants ...

France adopts restrictions on PFAS chemicals. Credit: HJBC/Shutterstick. The French Parliament has given the green light to a new bill that will outlaw the manufacture, import, and sale of items ...

There's less toxic PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in raincoats and other products sold in Canada, thanks to new rules elsewhere. But where are PFAS still found? What are the rules here anyway?

PFAS has been a central component in products formulated to resist heat and stains (e.g., grease and water). It is found in cookware, paints, food packaging and water-resistant clothing. Because ...

A key North Carolina PFAS pollution meeting was abruptly canceled with no explanation. State leaders have not said why or when it will be rescheduled, raising concerns over regulatory delays.

People living in major cities like New York, Miami and Chicago were estimated to have the highest levels of PFAS in their drinking water, while those in rural areas had lower levels of the ...

One of the most pressing concerns in North Carolina is PFAS contamination, particularly in Cumberland County, where chemicals from industrial sources including Chemours' Fayetteville Works plant ...