Coverage of metallic chemical elements that, owing to high density, are toxic at low concentrations. Examples include camium, arsenic, chromium, thallium and lead.
Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used in fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease and water. Here's everything you need to know about them.
Accurate sampling of PFAS is vital because the data received provides insights into their potential health risks and what strategies should be used for remediation or water treatment.
Their models are applicable for fresh and saltwater and account for the type, size, shape and ionic charge of the microplastics; as well as the functional compound groups and chain length of PFAS.
At the outset, PFAS@Mines will focus on four interdisciplinary efforts aimed at the development of more cost-effective and sustainable technologies for remediating PFAS-contaminated water and soil.
Study finds that PFAS detection was positively associated with the number of PFAS sources and proportions of people of color who are served by a water system.
This is the first peer-reviewed study to show sociodemographic disparities in drinking water PFAS exposures and to statistically link sources such as landfills and airports to PFAS concentrations in community water systems.
Dr. Matthew Christiansen, state health officer and commissioner, says the data is helping the state plan ahead in anticipation of new drinking water standards.
According to a news release from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, over two dozen public water systems in West Virginia have detectable levels of so-called "forever chemicals."
The primary Senate sponsors of S.B.543 are Oregon State Senators Janeen Sollman and Michael Dembrow. The primary House sponsors are Oregon State Representatives Maxine Dexter and Tom Andersen.