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Source of forever chemicals in Madrona K-8 School stormwater a mystery
Posted: September 21, 2024
New rulemaking aims to reduce “forever chemicals” in consumer products
Provide early input on Ecology’s preliminary draft rule
Cathy Hamilton-Wissmer
Sep 18, 2024
https://ecology.wa.gov/blog/september-2024/new-rule-will-reduce-pfas-exposure
These common chemicals could affect your health all over your body, expert says
CNN —
There are chemicals in cookware, food, water, clothes and furniture that could cause problems for people’s health.
These PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — sometimes called “forever chemicals” because they don’t fully break down in the environment — have been used in consumer products since the 1950s.
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN
Mon September 9, 2024
Link to article and video:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/09/health/pfas-explainer-wellness/index.html?cid=ios_app
State sets new limits for toxic chemicals in water
Posted: August 15, 2024
King County’s Approach to Addressing 6PPD-q
PowerPoint slide presentation from September 19th, 2024 WRIA-8 Salmon Recovery Council meeting
July 10, 2024
Model Toxics Control Act
Department of Ecology
Passed into law in 1988
Final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation
EPA
May 22, 2024
Local drinking water ranks among the best, exceeding new federal standards for contaminants
Posted: May 16, 2024
Key EPA Actions to Address PFAS
EPA
Last updated on May 7, 2024
EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup
By MATTHEW DALY
The Associated Press
April 19, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday designated two forever chemicals that have been used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances, an action intended to ensure quicker cleanup of the toxic compounds and require industries and others responsible for contamination to pay for its removal.
Final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation
April 10, 2024
Link to EPA regulation page:
https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas
Washington will move to tougher federal limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in tap water
By: Bill Lucia – April 10, 2024 6:34 pm
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes First-Ever National Drinking Water Standard to Protect 100M People from PFAS Pollution
April 10, 2024
Link to article:
WA’s public water systems would need $1.6 billion for initial PFAS cleanup, state officials say
By Isabella Breda and Manuel Villa
April 10, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency announced the first national drinking water standard for six so-called forever chemicals Wednesday, a change that could cost Washington public water utilities an estimated $1.6 billion, according to state officials.
