Texas farmers say sewage-based fertilizer tainted with ‘forever chemicals’ poisoned their land and killed their livestock
The fertilizer was promoted as an environmental win-win for years. An untold number of farmers and ranchers across Texas have ...
Body found by kayaker in Lady Bird Lake, police investigating
The Austin Police Department said it was investigating a deceased person found in Lady Bird Lake. According to police, the ...
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Water activists 'concerned' but will keep fighting 'forever chemicals' as Trump returns
Dozens of citizen action groups have sprouted up near military bases, chemical plants and other sites where PFAS, or per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been released into the environment.
Fragrances may seem harmless. But the research is raising alarm.
Scientists have linked a group of chemicals used in fragrances to numerous adverse health outcomes, including insulin ...
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New PFAS testing method created
Researchers have discovered a new way to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water. This marks an important step forward in creating testing devices that are simpler, more cost ...
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New PFAS testing method could make water testing more affordable, portable and accessible
University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have discovered a new way to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water. This marks an important step forward in creating testing ...
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Is your water system among hundreds that reported PFAS above new EPA limits? See our map.
USA TODAY found 608 systems across the country that have measured PFAS, or per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, at or above the newly established limits since last year. Together, they serve nearly ...
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Austin's Drinking Water Passes EPA-Sanctioned Test with Flying Colors: PFAS Levels Deemed Negligible in Recent Findings
Austin Water reports negligible PFAS levels in the city's drinking water following an EPA-directed year-long testing ...