Takeaways from the AP’s reporting on PFAS contamination of private drinking water wells

The Associated Press’ reporting on the vulnerabilities of private water well owners to contamination by harmful forever ...
Earth.com

Water pollution now affects nearly half the world’s waters

A global review of more than 6,000 records shows that water pollution now affects nearly half of the world’s waters.

A crisis emerges across the US as ‘forever chemicals’ quietly contaminate drinking water wells

The roughly 40 million Americans who get drinking water from wells are at particular risk when harmful forever chemicals contaminate the supply.
Yahoo

You can be exposed to PFAS through food, water, even swimming in lakes – new maps show how risk from ‘forever chemicals’ varies

Since the 1940s, companies have been using PFAS – perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – to make products easier to use, from Teflon nonstick pots to waterproof rain gear, stain-resistant ...
The Robesonian

Legal action threatened over water contamination near landfill

ST. PAULS — The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) recently sent Robeson County a letter of intent to file suit against the county for violations of the Clean Water Act and Resource Conservation ...

Contaminated Water Claims Another Life As Death Toll Mounts to 32; Here’s How Dirty Water Turns Fatal

Indore’s water contamination crisis has claimed another life, pushing the death toll to 32. A 65-year-old woman died after ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Londonderry announces plans to expand public water access nearly a decade after contamination discovery

Families in Londonderry are still using bottled water. That could change soon, with new plans to expand public connections.
WMNF

Florida lawmakers propose ban on toxic firefighting foam linked to water and soil contamination

SB 1230 sets a July 1, 2028, deadline to ban the possession and use of the toxic firefighting foam containing PFAS in Florida ...

North Naples beach has high bacteria level; avoid the water

The state Department of Health in Collier County said testing conducted Feb. 4 indicates that the water quality at North Gulf Shore beach access at Clam Pass does not meet the recreational water ...