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The ordinance passed unanimously Tuesday, giving the city time to complete a study on PFAS in the area.
By Jenna Peterson
February 11, 2026
Link to Everett Herald article
EVERETT — The Edmonds City Council unanimously approved a moratorium on development near Deer Creek on Tuesday following code changes that have raised difficulties for processing permits.
Continue reading “Edmonds issues moratorium on development in Deer Creek aquifer”By Sarah DeWeerdt
Published February 10, 2026
Increasing concerns surround PFAS in products from wastewater treatment plants. How great a risk do they pose, and are there feasible approaches to removing them? We continue our occasional series on water quality and wastewater management in Puget Sound. Funding for the series is provided in part by King County.
By MICHAEL PHILLIS and HELEN WIEFFERING
February 2, 2026
STELLA, Wis. (AP) — Kristen Hanneman made a small decision in 2022 that would upend life for her entire town.
Continue reading “A crisis emerges across the US as ‘forever chemicals’ quietly contaminate drinking water wells”Ecology’s current work to address 6PPD and 6PPD-quinone (6PPDQ) is highlighted below. This update includes current agency actions. Contact us at 6PPD@ecy.wa.gov.
Momentum Builds for Solutions to Tire Wear Pollution: Last month, Ecology hosted a virtual 6PPD State of the Science Forum, connecting researchers, policy practitioners, and partners from across the globe to share knowledge and accelerate progress.
Continue reading “6PPD Update – January 2026”