Post Tagged with: "PFAS"

As part of its comprehensive effort to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced new investments in multiple PFAS treatment projects across Southern California. The funding, which totals $15.7 million for seven projects, will advance concrete, tangible solutionsRead More

On May 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released two new proposals impacting compliance with the agency’s National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The new proposals are the Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFAS National Primary DrinkingRead More

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer has announced the launch of a new agency initiative called PFAS OUTreach — or PFAS OUT. The effort will foster proactive work with communities and water systems to reduce exposure to PFOA and PFOSRead More

In February, a hearing by the House Subcommittee on Environment convened a panel titled “From Source to Tap: A Hearing to Examine Challenges and Opportunities for Safe, Reliable, and Affordable Drinking Water.” The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) testified testified at the hearing, representedRead More

Carollo Engineers, in association with CDM Smith, has been selected by Broward County, Florida, to design comprehensive water treatment and transmission infrastructure upgrades to address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the county’s groundwater supplies. A press release from Carollo notes the multi-faceted project isRead More

Arq, Inc., a producer of activated carbon and other carbon products used in purification and sustainable materials, has appointed Jeanette McQueeney as vice president of sales and marketing. In the role, McQueeney will lead the company’s commercial strategy, including sales, business development, marketing and marketRead More

AqueoUS Vets, a manufacturer and supplier of water treatment systems, recently announced the appointment of Paris Neofotistos as its new chief executive officer. Neofotistos brings more than 27 years of leadership experience in the municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment sectors. He most recentlyRead More

By Devon Santistevan Tariffs on imported activated carbon have arrived in the water treatment industry, with effects that are just beginning to ripple through the market. Roughly 25 to 30% of the activated carbon used in the U.S. is imported, with about a third ofRead More

By John Moody The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent ruling on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) represents one of the most consequential regulatory shifts we have seen in decades. For those of us working in water and trenchless technology, this is not some distantRead More

On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposal designed to improve the scope of its perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The changes, EPA said, are aimed at making the rules more implementable and toRead More