Myersville Water Quality Meets Standards, as PFAS Work Continues

Myersville water quality meets standards, as PFAS work continues

Myersville's water quality meets state standards, even as work continues on efforts to remove dangerous "forever chemicals" from the water system, according to a state report.

What are 'forever chemicals' and why do they matter?

Hazardous "forever chemicals" contaminate drinking water, soil and food worldwide. Who is responsible for their contamination?

Editorial: Trump should resume work on toxic chemicals begun in his first term

Efforts to combat the spread of potentially deadly contaminants in drinking water could become a hopeful story of how the health and safety of Americans is more important than partisan politics. For that to happen, the second Trump administration must return to work begun in the first. President Donald Trump’s administration made it a priority in 2019 to curb the spread of the dangerous group of industrial chemicals known as PFAS. His action was…

Environmental groups, community advocates push for progress on PFAS legislation • Wisconsin Examiner

A PFAS advisory sign along Starkweather Creek. (Henry Redman | Wisconsin Examiner)Now that work on the state budget is complete, environmental groups and residents of communities affected by PFAS contamination believe progress can still be made on getting money out the door to help remediate water pollution across the state.  Since the last biennial budget was passed, $125 million in funds meant to help with cleaning up contamination of water fr…

Not all 'forever chemicals' are equal: Experts call for nuanced PFAS policy to protect public health and the environment

The public, legislators, and media often group per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS or "forever chemicals," which are found globally in countless products, into a single category. While certain PFAS are harmful for human and public health, new articles in Heart Rhythm emphasize that fluoropolymers, a specific class of PFAS, are not considered environmental contaminants and are indispensable for use in medical devices. Experts call …

Investor Group Issues Roadmap to Consumer Brands Calling on Them to Reduce Hazardous Chemical Risk and Create Portfolio Value

New investor-led guidance released today by the Investor Environmental Health Network (IEHN) offers a powerful roadmap for consumer-facing brands to reduce chemical risks and unlock long-term value through safer ingredient innovation. Grounded in more than 60 shareholder resolution narratives, the guidance arrives amid heightened concern over chemicals like PFAS, phthalates, and BPA, which are now tied to significant reputational, legal, and mar…