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How does EPA estimate deaths from PFAS?

The EPA estimates a total of 7,357 deaths could be avoided from reduced bladder and kidney cancer as well as reduced risk from cardiovascular disease.

Austin Keating

April 11, 2023

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"They're saying, 'Hey, doctors, if you're treating patients who live in PFAS-contaminated areas, you need to do more for these patients,'" said Jamie DeWitt, an immunotoxicologist at East Carolina University.

What the US needs to do to get PFAS out of drinking water

While the proposed limits are certainly attainable for many water utilities, the costs will be high.

Joe Charbonnet

April 3, 2023

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Activated carbon is a charcoal-like substance that PFAS stick to quite well and can be used to remove PFAS from water. Ion exchange systems are typically even better, writes Joe Charbonnet.

Maine AG announces lawsuits against PFAS manufacturers

3M and DuPont are the targets of new litigation from Maine's attorney general for PFAS-containing products.

April 3, 2023

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The State has also asked the Court to void certain corporate transactions between DuPont and its affiliates designed to insulate DuPont from PFAS-related liabilities.

New bill offers support for farms impacted by PFAS

Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act introduced by Maine's Congressional delegation.

March 29, 2023

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Numerous Maine farmers have had their livelihoods disrupted due to PFAS contamination, which originated in sludge that was spread as fertilizer by farmers who were told by the government that it was safe to use.