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Texas Sues 3M/DuPont
New South Wales PFAS System
New South Wales PFAS System
On December 11th Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against 3M and DuPont, accusing the companies of misleading the public about the health risks of PFAS chemicals in their products. The lawsuit seeks damages and remediation costs, alleging that the companies knowingly polluted Texas waterways and jeopardized public health.
New South Wales PFAS System
New South Wales PFAS System
New South Wales PFAS System
December 2nd: The NSW Government, in collaboration with Sydney Water, is installing an advanced PFAS treatment system at the Cascade Water Filtration Plant (utilizing GAC and IEX) to significantly reduce PFAS levels in drinking water, with full operation expected by late 2024. This initiative aligns with proposed updates to the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and reinforces efforts to ensure safe and reliable water for Blue Mountains communities.
PFAS in Biden Administration
Patrick Space Force Base, Florida
Patrick Space Force Base, Florida
Nov. 14th: The Biden-Harris Administration, through the EPA, has made unprecedented progress in addressing PFAS pollution by establishing enforceable drinking water standards, investing $10 billion in infrastructure projects, and holding polluters accountable for cleanup efforts. These initiatives are part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce public health risks, advance research, and implement strong regulatory measures to combat the widespread impacts of these harmful chemicals.
Patrick Space Force Base, Florida
Patrick Space Force Base, Florida
Patrick Space Force Base, Florida
Patrick Space Force Base, has a history of using firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals, which contaminated soil, groundwater, and drinking water consumed by military personnel and nearby residents. Victims, including veterans and their families, are now filing lawsuits to seek compensation for illnesses linked to PFAS exposure, such as various cancers, with updates in May 2024 highlighting the eligibility of affected individuals to pursue legal claims.