Posted: August 15, 2024
News blog
PFAS found near Edmonds school sparks concerns about wells
- by Ta’Leah Van Sistine
- Tuesday, August 6, 2024 7:23pm
EDMONDS — The state Department of Ecology is investigating contamination near Madrona K-8 School, after a consulting firm found so-called “forever chemicals” in the school’s stormwater management system.
Full article:
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/pfas-found-near-edmonds-school-sparks-concerns-about-wells/
New nonprofit challenges City’s aquifer regulation
Posted Posted 7/13/24
By Brian Soergel
Edmondseditor@yourbeacon.net
Because of the risk of contaminated drinking water in Woodway and south Edmonds, a newly formed nonprofit says its first action is challenging the recent City of Edmonds’ Critical Aquifer Recharge Area (CARA) regulation…
Full article:
https://www.edmondsbeacon.com/stories/new-nonprofit-challenges-citys-aquifer-regulation,90558?
King County’s Approach to Addressing 6PPD-q
PowerPoint slide presentation from September 19th, 2024 WRIA-8 Salmon Recovery Council meeting
July 10, 2024
PRESS RELEASE – Edmonds Environmental Council
July 9, 2024
New organization provides public service on
protecting our natural and human environment
Edmonds, Woodway residents form nonprofit Edmonds Environmental Council
Posted: July 9, 2024
Model Toxics Control Act
Department of Ecology
Passed into law in 1988
Letter to the editor: City must reverse critical aquifer recharge area decision
Posted: June 29, 2024
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
Salmon fry released into upper Perrinville Creek
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.
Council approves city code regarding critical aquifer recharge areas, hears fire service options
Posted: April 17, 2024
Final PFAS National Primary Drinking Water Regulation
April 10, 2024
Link to EPA regulation page:
https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas