PFAS

The Latest On: PFAS

July 30, 2020 | Press Release

Nueva York Establece Protecciones Para Agua Potable

Una coalición de organizaciones pide que se preste atención a contaminantes emergentes

July 30, 2020 | Press Release

New York Sets Drinking Water Safeguards

Coalition urges continued action to address emerging contaminants

July 24, 2020 | Press Release

Upcoming NY State Dept of Health Vote on PFAS in Drinking Water to Take Place While DOH Stalls on Disclosing Critical Public Comments

The public and advocates are left in the dark about the basis for changes to the proposal, on which a vote will take place next week

July 23, 2020 | Press Release: Victory

New York State Legislature Passed Ban on PFAS in Food Packaging

Major step towards reducing PFAS exposure through food packaging, now on to NY Governor Cuomo to sign ban into law

July 23, 2020 | Letter

NYS Department of Health: Appeal of Constructive Denial of FOIL Request

On February 7, 2020, pursuant to FOIL, Riverkeeper and Earthjustice requested all public comments DOH received in response to its July 2019 proposal to adopt PFAS MCLs. Shortly after sending the FOIL request for public information, DOH asked, and Riverkeeper and Earthjustice agreed, to narrow the scope of the request so that DOH could gather and send the comments more quickly. Almost 6 months later, no records have been received, and DOH has stated it will not respond until late August.

July 21, 2020 | Press Release: Victory

Actualización: Nueva York Prohibe Sustancias Químicas En Envolturas Y Empaque De Alimentos

Legislatura del estado aprobó ley que prohíbe el PFAS en envolturas y empaques de alimentos

July 21, 2020 | Press Release

New York Must Ban PFAS From Food Packaging

Cancer-causing forever chemicals have no place in our food

July 15, 2020 | Press Release

House Legislation Protects Clean Water for Communities

New water resources bill invests in resiliency, access for millions nationwide

July 14, 2020 | In the News: CPR News

Colorado Water Officials Create First-Ever Regulations For ‘Forever Chemical’ PFAS

Rebecca Curry, Policy Advocacy, Rocky Mountain Office, Earthjustice: “We think this is a really critical first step and we’re glad to see Colorado taking initiative in absence of federal action.”

July 14, 2020 | Letter

Joint Letter to NYS Senate and Assembly Calls to End Sale of Food Packaging Containing PFAS

In New York State lawmakers are considering bills (S2000B/A4739B) aimed at safeguarding our health from per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These toxic chemicals found in food packaging may damage the immune system & reduce the effectiveness of vaccines, bringing additional public health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. We urge New York State leaders to pass S2000B/A4739B to combat PFAS toxic exposure.