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June 18, 2024 | 9:38 AM

More than 30 Pa. schools detected toxic ‘forever’ chemicals in their drinking water that exceed EPA standard

For the first time, Pa. schools with on-site wells have been required to test drinking water for PFAS. Some rely on private wells because they are far away from public water.

By Zoë Read/WHYY

June 10, 2024 | 9:26 AM

Nearly 19% of water systems tested in Pa. contain PFAS levels above new EPA standards

In the Philly region, “forever chemicals” exceeded Pa.’s maximum contaminant levels in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery counties.

By Zoë Read/WHYY

June 4, 2024 | 9:01 AM

Water systems facing millions in upgrades to address ‘forever chemicals’ [Lancaster Watchdog]

By Elizabeth Deornellas/LNP | LancasterOnline

April 10, 2024 | 9:43 AM

EPA puts limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

By Pien Huang/NPR

March 28, 2024 | 2:25 PM

Do the forever chemicals in artificial turf, firefighters’ gear increase risk of cancer?

By Scott LaMar/WITF

February 26, 2024 | 11:40 AM

To comply with new PFAS regulations, Gov. Josh Shapiro seeks more funds for drinking water testing

By Zoë Read/WHYY

January 10, 2024 | 9:40 AM

EPA finalizes new rules for companies producing toxic PFAS chemicals

Companies must now notify the EPA if they want to resume the production of certain PFAS chemicals.

By Zoë Read/WHYY

September 25, 2023 | 8:56 AM

Pennsylvania to increase PFAS monitoring in rivers and streams

The announcement comes a month after the USGS found 76% of waterways in the state contain PFAS.

By Zoë Read/WHYY

August 31, 2023 | 11:01 AM

More than 70% of Pennsylvania rivers, streams contain PFAS

Valley Creek is just one waterway out of many across the U.S. with elevated PFAS levels caused by wastewater treatment plants and electronics manufacturing facilities.

By Zoë Read/WHYY

August 29, 2023 | 5:41 PM

Advocates say proposed cuts to EPA would hurt PFAS control efforts

PFAS have been linked to some cancers, thyroid disease, developmental delays in children, and other health conditions.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

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