Millions in Settlement Money Could Possibly Help Temple Terrace Clean Contaminated Water

Millions in settlement money could possibly help Temple Terrace clean contaminated water

Theres fear, worry, and anxiety in Temple Terrace after a recent revelation about the citys drinking water.A recently discovered report from March shows the results of a test that found per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) which are also known as forever chemicals at higher than recommended levels in city water.One particular forever chemical, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), was measured at a level almost five times higher than the U.…

Temple Terrace water test shows chemicals above EPA limit

At the beginning of the year, Temple Terrace conducted a  Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 5 test on its public water system. The test found over 29 PFAS chemicals, two of which the EPA has issued advisories for, were over the recommended limits.  PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals that have been used since the 1940s in a variety of consumer products like nonstick cookware, firefighting foam, and dental floss. These chemicals have bee…

These French villages have no more drinking water. The reason? PFAS pollution

Nearly 3,500 residents across 16 rural villages have been unable to drink tap water since July 10 due to a record-breaking contamination by PFAS, a group of toxic substances known as 'forever chemicals.'

Common pollutant in drinking water linked to brain damage and cognitive impairment

New research has found that prolonged exposure to low concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—known as PFAS—can disrupt brain function, damage neurons, and impair memory and behavior in mice. The findings, published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, add to growing evidence that these “forever chemicals” may pose significant risks to brain health, even at levels currently found in drinking water and the environment. PFAS are a …

Temple Terrace residents raise concerns over cancer-causing chemicals in drinking water

Residents in Temple Terrace are raising concerns after a March report revealed elevated levels of PFAS and PFOS — chemicals linked to cancer — in the city's drinking water.

Commentary: What the world wants now's a common ban on ‘without end chemical compounds’

France, in the meantime, has banned PFAS in a number of client product teams, together with textiles, cosmetics and ski wax. Cookware, nonetheless, has been excluded from the ban after a marketing campaign led by the French maker of Tefal pans, Groupe SEB. Although it’s a begin, exempting a sector for which secure options are available is, frankly, scandalous.   A common ban could also be on its means. In 2023, 5 European Union member states – G…