Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva Reach Comprehensive PFAS Settlement with U.S. Water Systems

The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC), DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE: DD) and Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) (the “companies”) today announced they have reached an agreement in principle to comprehensively resolve all PFAS-related drinking water claims of a defined class of public water systems that serve the vast majority of the United States population.

The class includes water systems with a current detection of PFAS1 at any level and those that are currently required to monitor for the presence of PFAS under EPA monitoring rules2 or other applicable laws. This includes but is not limited to systems in the South Carolina aqueous film-forming foam multi-district litigation (“AFFF MDL”). Continue reading Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva Reach Comprehensive PFAS Settlement with U.S. Water Systems

Arizona limits new construction in Phoenix area, citing shrinking water supply

Arizona has determined that there is not enough groundwater for all of the future housing construction that has already been approved in the Phoenix area, and will stop developers from building some new subdivisions, a sign of looming trouble in the West and other places where overuse, drought and climate change are straining water supplies.

The decision by state officials marks the beginning of the end to the explosive development that has made the Phoenix metropolitan region the fastest growing in the country. Continue reading Arizona limits new construction in Phoenix area, citing shrinking water supply

WA family filters water to keep out PFAS. Where do dirty filters go?

Jenna Vogel and her husband moved to East Selah, Yakima County, in fall 2021. Days after settling in, the Yakima Training Center shared a news release informing residents that a dozen homes in the area had concentrations of forever chemicals in their water that exceeded federal drinking water standards. Their house was among those affected. Continue reading WA family filters water to keep out PFAS. Where do dirty filters go?

WA AG sues PFAS manufacturers, seeks money for cleanup of drinking water

By Isabella Breda and Manuel Villa
Seattle Times staff reporters
The state attorney general’s office has filed a lawsuit against nearly two dozen manufacturers of so-called “forever chemicals,” asserting the companies knew about their risks to the environment and humans for decades but lied and kept that knowledge hidden from the government and public to protect their businesses. Continue reading WA AG sues PFAS manufacturers, seeks money for cleanup of drinking water

AG Ferguson files lawsuit against 20 manufacturers of “forever chemicals”

SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced an environmental lawsuit today against numerous manufacturers of PFAS, commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.” The lawsuit asserts these companies knew for decades about the serious risks these chemicals posed to humans and the environment. The companies likely made many millions in profit while actively deceiving the public. Continue reading AG Ferguson files lawsuit against 20 manufacturers of “forever chemicals”

Legal Action Required in Response to Kidde Fenwal Bankruptcy 

https://mailchi.mp/8de6ba40a1a0/nrwas-rural-water-wire-for-3046664?e=b780b0ee8b DUNCAN, Okla. — Kidde Fenwal, a well-known manufacturer of fire protection and suppression systems, has recently filed for bankruptcy.Kidde Fenwal has been associated with the use and disposal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), resulting in significant contamination to water supplies across the U.S. The potential liability and cost to clean up PFAS contamination will be substantial. Many water systems may have a legitimate claim against Kidde Fenwal for contributing to this situation. Continue reading Legal Action Required in Response to Kidde Fenwal Bankruptcy 

Residents with contaminated water near Yakima Training Center still waiting for solutions

Residents with contaminated water near Yakima Training Center still waiting for solutions | Local | yakimaherald.com Brandi Hyatt, left, hands out information flyers to parade goers as the Pursue PFAS Free float rolls by in the Selah Community Days Parade Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Selah, Wash. More than a year after finding out her home’s well had high levels of toxic chemicals, Brandi Hyatt and her family in East Selah have adapted to using bottled water for everything from brushing their teeth to filling their dog’s water bowl.“As far as daily life goes, everything is worked around the bottled … Continue reading Residents with contaminated water near Yakima Training Center still waiting for solutions

PFAS Testing Results Dashboard

The dashboard shows data from PFAS water testing that is required under a 2021 state rule. Public water systems must test all active, permanent and seasonal sources of their water supply.

Water is tested after all water treatments are completed (such as disinfection) and before the source water is distributed to water customers. The dashboard includes results from each source tested within a water system. Continue reading PFAS Testing Results Dashboard