June 6, 2025 | 1:53 PM
Pennsylvania water providers promise to comply with federal PFAS regulations
The EPA last month proposed to give water providers more time to remove toxic PFAS chemicals from drinking water.
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August 9, 2024 | 9:21 AM
Nine wells in Franklin County found with high PFAS levels
Letterkenny Army Depot continues to test for the chemicals, which are linked to health problems like cancer, reproductive issues and developmental delays in children.
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.
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.
March 28, 2024 | 2:25 PM
Do the forever chemicals in artificial turf, firefighters’ gear increase risk of cancer?
February 26, 2024 | 11:40 AM
To comply with new PFAS regulations, Gov. Josh Shapiro seeks more funds for drinking water testing
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.
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.
