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Aug 1, 2026
What You Need to Know About PFAS in NAS Whiting Field's Drinking Water (2024)
If you live at or near Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Florida, the Navy has just launched a new resource to help you understand what's in your tap wate
Aug 1, 2026
Navy to Fix PFAS Contamination in Milton Private Wells — What Florida Residents Need to Know in 2026
The U.S. Navy has announced plans to address PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination affecting private drinking-water wells near Naval Air
Aug 1, 2026
What You Need to Know About PFAS Cleanup Delays at U.S. Military Bases in 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency has identified detectable levels of PFAS—per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as "forever chemicals"—at military i
Jul 31, 2026
Philadelphia's Tap Water Meets Federal Standards—But Should You Worry About PFAS in 2024?
Philadelphia's tap water meets current federal drinking water standards, but a new analysis suggests the city's water contains levels of PFAS (per- and pol
Jul 31, 2026
Why PFAS Water Standards Vary So Much Across the U.S. in 2024
If you live in one state and your neighbor lives in another, they might face very different drinking water rules for PFAS—the persistent chemicals known as
Jul 31, 2026
Will the EPA Block Your State's PFAS Water Protections in 2026?
A brewing conflict between the federal government and individual states could determine how strictly toxic "forever chemicals" are regulated in your drinki
Jul 30, 2026
Will EPA's $30 Million Help Protect Your Water from PFAS in 2024?
If you live in a small town or rural area, your drinking water safety may depend on aging infrastructure that can't afford modern treatment. This week, the
Jul 30, 2026
What's Happening With the EPA's PFAS Drinking Water Rule in 2026?
The Environmental Protection Agency is facing pressure to stick with its 2024 decision to regulate "forever chemicals" in drinking water—rules that affect
Jul 29, 2026
What New PFAS Research Means for Your Gut Health in 2024
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University just received a $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate how "forever ch
Jul 29, 2026
What You Need to Know About PFAS Health Risks in 2026
Thousands of synthetic chemicals called PFAS have contaminated drinking water, food, and consumer products across the U.S.—and new research confirms they p
Jul 28, 2026
What Does the EPA's New PFAS Rule Mean for Your Health in 2026?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a significant change to how it regulates "forever chemicals"—and public health advocates are sounding the
Jul 28, 2026
What Changed in PFAS Regulation in July 2026?
Every month, environmental agencies, courts, and regulators shift the landscape around PFAS—the "forever chemicals" found in drinking water, food packaging
Jul 27, 2026
What You Need to Know About 2026 EPA Changes to PFAS Water Safety Rules
In May 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it would repeal drinking water limits on PFAS "forever chemicals" and delay new protections
Jul 27, 2026
What You Need to Know About PFAS Drinking Water Limits in 2026
The Trump administration is moving to roll back federal drinking water limits on some "forever chemicals," raising questions about whether tap water in you
Jul 27, 2026
What New PFAS Warnings in Tap Water Mean for Jersey Families in 2024
Scientists in Jersey have released a new report urging the government to tighten limits on PFAS—persistent chemicals also known as "forever chemicals"—in t
Jul 26, 2026
Your Tap Water Under Threat? What Maryland's Legal Challenge Means for PFAS Safety in 2025
Maryland's top lawyer just took a public stand against a surprising proposal: the EPA wants to weaken the drinking water limits it set for "forever chemica
Jul 26, 2026
What Does the EU's New TFA Warning Mean for Your Drinking Water in 2025?
Europe's food safety watchdog just cut the "safe" intake level for a common forever chemical by more than half—and the move signals growing concerns about
Jul 26, 2026
What Does the Fight Over PFAS Drinking Water Limits Mean for You in 2024?
A significant legal battle is underway over how strict the government's limits on PFAS chemicals in your drinking water should be. Understanding what's hap
Jul 25, 2026
What Does Wisconsin's PFAS Water Fight Mean for You in 2026?
Wisconsin's top legal officer just joined a multi-state effort to block a federal rollback of drinking water limits for PFAS—those persistent "forever chem
Jul 25, 2026
What Does the Federal Government's Potential PFAS Rollback Mean for Your Drinking Water in 2026?
In July 2026, North Carolina's Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined other state leaders in publicly opposing a federal proposal that would weaken drinking
Jul 25, 2026
Will New PFAS Drinking Water Limits Actually Work? What 2025 Monitoring Reveals
The EPA's new federal limits on PFAS chemicals in drinking water are now in effect—but a new study published in Springer Nature reveals a troubling gap: ma
Jul 24, 2026
Should You Worry About PFAS in Sewage Fertilizer? What Changed in 2026
The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has withdrawn proposed regulations that would have restricted the use of sewage sludge—tre
Jul 24, 2026
What Happens When PFAS Regulation Splits Between States and Canada in 2024?
The rules governing "forever chemicals" across North America are diverging sharply. While the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has slowed its PFAS over
Jul 24, 2026
What You Need to Know About PFAS in Driscoll's Strawberries in 2024
Driscoll's, the world's largest berry company, is facing multiple lawsuits alleging that its strawberries contain elevated levels of PFAS—industrial chemic
Jul 23, 2026
Wisconsin Fights EPA's PFAS Rollback: What You Need to Know in 2025
Wisconsin's Department of Justice is joining other states and environmental groups to oppose a proposal by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) t
Jul 23, 2026
Will New PFAS Drinking Water Rules Be Rolled Back in 2026? What You Need to Know
In mid-May 2026, the EPA announced plans to rescind drinking water standards for PFAS ("forever chemicals") that were finalized during the Biden administra
Jul 23, 2026
Why Are 19 State Attorneys General Fighting the EPA's PFAS Water Standards in 2026?
In a surprising reversal, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to weaken drinking water limits for PFAS—the same limits it just finalized
Jul 22, 2026
Will Your Drinking Water Get Less Protection From PFAS in 2025?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed new federal drinking water limits for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in 2023, which were set
Jul 22, 2026
What New EPA PFAS Rules Mean for Your Water in 2026
On May 20, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced two proposed rules that would set new requirements for how water systems detect, report
Jul 20, 2026
What Massachusetts' New PFAS Health Study Means for You in 2026
Scientists at Silent Spring Institute, a Massachusetts-based research organization, are leading a major study to understand how PFAS chemicals affect resid
Jul 20, 2026
Will Your Drinking Water Stay Protected From PFAS in 2025?
Over 100 members of Congress, led by Representative Debbie Dingell of Michigan, sent a letter to the Trump Administration urging it to maintain and enforce
Jul 20, 2026
PFAS in Tap Water: What You Need to Know in 2026
If you've heard about PFAS in drinking water over the past year or two, you're not alone. These persistent chemicals have become a major focus for health a
Jul 19, 2026
Does Your Home's Water History Predict Your PFAS Blood Levels in 2025?
A new study published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology (Nature) confirms what many residents of contaminated communities
Jul 19, 2026
Is Your New York Tap Water Safe From PFAS in 2026? How the State Monitors "Forever Chemicals"
New York is stepping up its oversight of PFAS in drinking water as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency moves forward with lower maximum contaminant le
Jul 19, 2026
3M's Military Immunity Defense in the Minnesota PFAS Case: What Does It Mean for You in 2026?
A six-year legal fight between 3M and the state of Minnesota over PFAS pollution near a Mississippi River factory has reached a pivotal courtroom moment. A
Jul 19, 2026
Is the EPA Delaying PFAS Water Rules in 2026? What It Means for Your Tap Water
If you've been counting down to safer drinking water under the EPA's 2024 PFAS rule, there's a new development to know about. According to the Office of Ad
Jul 19, 2026
Is EPA Rolling Back PFAS Drinking Water Limits in 2026 — What Does It Mean for Your Tap Water?
Short answer: According to E&E News by POLITICO, the Environmental Protection Agency announced on May 18, 2026, that it plans to roll back existing lim
Jul 19, 2026
Is Your Tap Water Being Tested for PFAS in 2026? What the New Deadlines Mean for You
Federal rules now require thousands of U.S. drinking water systems to test for "forever chemicals" and reduce them if levels are too high. If you get your
Jul 18, 2026
How Can You Speak Up on PFAS in Drinking Water in 2025?
The Environmental Protection Agency is revisiting its rules on "forever chemicals" in tap water, and the public has a rare, direct opportunity to weigh in.
Jul 18, 2026
EPA Sewage Sludge PFAS Assessment Change: What Does It Mean for Food Safety in 2026?
The Environmental Protection Agency is scrapping its earlier scientific review of "forever chemicals" found in fertilizer made from treated sewage sludge,
Jul 18, 2026
Are EPA’s New Pesticide Approvals Putting Farms at Risk of PFAS Contamination in 2026?
A wave of new pesticide approvals from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is raising alarms among farmers, scientists, and consumer advocates w
Jul 18, 2026
Is PFAS-Contaminated Fertilizer Still a Risk in 2026? What EPA's New Draft Guidance Means for You
The Environmental Protection Agency has released draft guidance on PFAS in biosolids — the treated sewage sludge that many farms use as fertilizer — and it
Jul 18, 2026
Is Your Tap Water Still Protected From PFAS in 2026?
The EPA has proposed rolling back part of its landmark 2024 drinking water rule for PFAS, according to a report from EHSLeaders. If finalized, the move wou
Jul 18, 2026
Is the EPA Rolling Back PFAS Water Protections in 2026 — And What Should You Do About It?
If you've been paying attention to "forever chemicals" in tap water, you may have heard the 2024 federal rule that, for the first time, set enforceable lim
Jul 18, 2026
What Is the EPA’s PFAS Strategy in 2025 — And What Does It Mean for Your Drinking Water?
A recent exclusive interview published by Innovation News Network offers a rare look inside the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ongoing effort to ad
Jul 18, 2026
Is the EPA Behind on PFAS Water Rules in 2025 — and What Does That Mean for Your Tap?
If you've been waiting for the federal government to crack down on "forever chemicals" in the nation's rivers, lakes, and industrial discharges, you may be
Jul 18, 2026
What Does the FDA's Latest PFAS and Cosmetics Crackdown Mean for You in 2026?
The FDA closed out 2025 with a flurry of activity that touches nearly everyone who uses personal care products: a warning letter over manufacturing violati
Jul 18, 2026
Lead in a Popular Blender, a Resistance Band Recall, and Lower-PFAS Bandages: What Should You Know in 2025?
Consumer Reports recently rounded up three unrelated but important product safety stories: a warning about lead in a popular kitchen blender, a recall of r
Jul 18, 2026
What Does Hanover's $32 Million PFAS Water Fix Mean for Residents in 2026?
Hanover, Massachusetts, voters made a major financial commitment to clean drinking water this week, approving a $32 million PFAS remediation project alongs
Jul 18, 2026
PFAS Found in Every Tesco Food Product Tested: What Does It Mean for Your Shopping Cart in 2024?
A new University of Birmingham analysis has detected "forever chemicals," known as PFAS, in every single Tesco food product sampled during the study, accor
Jul 17, 2026
Is Your Lululemon Activewear Hiding Forever Chemicals? What North Carolina Shoppers Need to Know in 2026
A new investigation into Lululemon's clothing is putting PFAS, or "forever chemicals," back in the spotlight — and raising fresh questions about how deep c
Jul 17, 2026
Is There PFAS in Your Workout Clothes in 2026? What the Lululemon Investigation Means for You
If you live in leggings and moisture-wicking tops, a new investigation out of Texas may have caught your attention. The Texas attorney general's office is
Jul 17, 2026
Should Wildland Firefighters Worry About PFAS in Their Pants in 2026?
The U.S. Forest Service has quietly stopped issuing a line of firefighter pants that contain PFAS, or "forever chemicals," according to reporting by ProPub
Jul 17, 2026
Are Baby Wipes Free of PFAS in 2025? What Consumer Reports Found
If you've been wiping down your baby's skin several times a day and wondering what's actually in that wipe, there's some reassuring news. According to test
Jul 17, 2026
What Does New York's Updated PFAS Guidance Mean for You in 2025?
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has published an updated overview of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the f
Jul 17, 2026
Are Driscoll’s Strawberries Contaminated With PFAS in 2025? What the Lawsuit Means for You
A new lawsuit claims that Driscoll’s, one of the largest berry brands in the U.S., sold conventional strawberries containing "forever chemicals," or PFAS.
Jul 17, 2026
PFAS in 2025: What the FDA's Latest Update Means for Your Food and Health
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reaffirmed its ongoing guidance on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), describing them as a large f
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