Celebrating A New Pope And The Taste Of Mothman, This West Virginia Week
A new pope, a new effort to save pets in the Mountain State and a new potato chip -- a lot to report on this West Virginia Week.
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EPA Sets Lower Standards For 'Forever Chemicals' In Drinking Water
The EPA’s goal for public exposure to PFAS from drinking water is zero, although it will not be enforceable.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPFAS Concerns Loom Over Chemours Permit For Washington Works
Chemours applied in January for a permit to discharge treated wastewater from its Washington Works plant in Wood County.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News‘The Women’s Bill Of Rights’ And PFAS Contamination On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we explore a piece of legislation moving through the statehouse called the "Women's Bill of Rights," and The Allegheny Front brings us a report on the long-term effects of PFAS contamination.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsChemours Will Sample For PFAS At Washington Works Site, EPA Says
The EPA says the Chemours Company will sample soil, surface water, sediment and groundwater for PFAS at its Washington Works site near Parkersburg.
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State Gets EPA Funding To Address 'Forever Chemicals' In Drinking Water
The Department of Environmental Protection will receive $1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to address PFAS in drinking water sources.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsScientist Discusses Drinking Water Contamination
PFAS, more commonly known as “forever chemicals," are manmade chemicals used in an array of industrial processes and consumer products, but linger in the environment and pose a risk to human health. Chris Schulz spoke with EWG Senior Scientist Tasha Stoiber about water contamination, its health risks, and possible solutions.
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