PFAS

The Latest On: PFAS

December 23, 2021 | Press Release: Victory

Advocates Hail Agreement to Protect New York’s Water from Toxic “Forever Chemicals”

New law will establish the most comprehensive drinking water testing and notification program for PFAS in the country

December 9, 2021 | Press Release

Earthjustice Applauds Inclusion of PFAS Incineration Provision in Final Passage of NDAA, Calls for Continued Action to Address PFAS Contamination

Provision will prohibit incineration of PFAS waste by the Department of Defense until it meets certain criteria.

October 19, 2021 | In the News: The Intercept

People Exposed to PFAS Criticize EPA Action Plan as Too Little, Too Late

Eve Gartner, Managing Attorney, Toxic Exposure & Health Program: “Since we also know the process has been corrupted by industry influence, how can we trust this supposedly rigorous review process for PFAS? The only answer is to say no new PFAS will be approved.”

October 19, 2021 | Explainer

Breaking Down Toxic PFAS

What PFAS are, why they’re harmful, and what we can do to protect ourselves from them.

October 18, 2021 | Press Release

New roadmap for PFAS rules good first step to curtail PFAS pollution

For too long industry has been able to pollute communities with toxic forever chemicals

September 22, 2021 | Press Release

Earthjustice Celebrates House Adoption of Bipartisan PFAS Amendment in NDAA

Urges timely Senate action to protect vulnerable communities

September 10, 2021 | Press Release

EPA to Regulate Some Industrial PFAS Discharges

Agency to establish new limitations under wastewater pollution guidelines

September 9, 2021 | Press Release: Victory

In Response to Lawsuit, EPA Pledges to Strengthen Standards for Slaughterhouse Water Pollution

EPA announced that it will initiate a rulemaking process to reduce pollution from three industries: Meat and poultry processing plants, which include slaughterhouses; metal finishing businesses; and manufacturers of organic chemicals that discharge polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)