pfas

October 28, 2022

PFAS Contamination May Be More Widespread Than Limited Testing Indicates: Report

More than 150 Indiana sites may be affected by “forever chemicals”
May 13, 2022

IDEM Testing Confirms “Forever Chemicals” in Some Public Water Systems

August 24, 2022

Indiana Research Universities Study PFAS Problem as Feds Move to Limit Contamination

July 8, 2020

Scientists Say “Forever Chemicals” Should Be Managed as a Chemical Class to Improve Human and Environmental Health

A group of scientists, including an IU environmental chemist, said thousands of PFAS chemicals should be treated as a single chemical class to improve efforts to reduce the chemicals’ harm to human health and the environment.
February 21, 2019

EPA Creates Action Plan for Chemical Linked to Potentially Deadly Health Problems

Four former and current military installations in Indiana may have exposed service members to PFAS.
October 20, 2021

EPA Releases ‘Roadmap’ for PFAS Regulations During Biden Administration

Roadmap sets updated timeframe for PFAS actions like drinking water standards, Superfund cleanup requirements and toxicity assessments.
December 2, 2021

Preliminary State PFAS Testing Detects Toxic “Forever Chemicals” in Some Indiana Community Water Systems

Preliminary IDEM results show PFAS chemicals detected in treated water in at least two communities at levels below EPA health advisory.
December 21, 2022

IDEM Reviewing EPA Recommendation to Consider “Forever Chemical” Discharges in Water Permitting

July 26, 2022

Indiana Community Water Systems Face PFAS Problem After EPA Updates Health Advisory

IDEM said it would help affected water systems address the chemicals.
February 25, 2020

Indiana Bill Seeks to Reduce Firefighters’, Hoosiers’ Exposure to PFAS Contamination

House Bill 1189, which awaits final approval by the governor's office, would limit the use of potentially toxic firefighting foam in training
March 5, 2020

Indiana-based Companies in Charge of Incinerating Military’s PFAS Firefighting Foam Stockpiles

Heritage Environmental Services LLC and Tradebe Treatment and Recycling LLC are caught in the middle of a lawsuit between the DoD and groups that want PFAS incineration to stop.
September 28, 2022

Children Being Exposed to PFAS Chemicals Through Stain-resistant and Waterproof School Uniforms

Erratic regulatory process allows chemicals banned in food packaging to be used in clothing and equipment for children.
August 4, 2021

Administrative Oversight Delayed Military Action on PFAS Contamination for Five Years

May 16, 2019

Navy to Test Drinking Water Wells Near NSA Crane for PFAS Contamination

Navy asking residents to sign up for free testing to detect contamination of compound linked to cancer, low birth weight
August 11, 2021

PFAS Action Bill Opposed by Majority of Indiana Representatives Heads to U.S. Senate

Bill seeks to sets maximum levels of PFAS in drinking water, begin process to designate all PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances.
November 22, 2022

Businesses, Local Governments Warn of Hidden Costs of Cleaning Up PFAS Contamination

Proposed hazardous substance designation would reduce “forever chemical” contamination threat, but industries warn of domino effect due to high cost of cleanup.
August 26, 2022

EPA proposes designating two PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances under Superfund law

August 31, 2020

Indiana universities receive grants to study PFAS impact on water quality

January 5, 2022

PFAS Firefighting Foam Collection Included in Governor’s 2022 Agenda

State will hire contractors to collect and dispose of PFAS firefighting foam from Indiana fire agencies.
March 30, 2022

Some major restaurant chains pledge to eliminate PFAS packaging

March 15, 2023

EPA Proposes First Limits on Toxic “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water

April 29, 2021

EPA Tightens Exemption Allowing PFAS Chemicals to Skip Full Chemical Reviews

Obscure Toxic Substances Control Act exemption allowed PFAS chemicals to avoid review.
June 9, 2022

EPA Orders Some Firefighting Foam Makers to Test PFAS Products for Human Exposure Risks

April 14, 2022

Indiana Finance Authority COO Testifies at House Drinking Water Hearing

Finance Authority chief says Congress should consider funding changes to better address the state’s PFAS and lead issues.
August 30, 2022

PFAS found in ice cream, instant noodles and bubble tea

January 12, 2022

Environmental Bills to Watch in the 2022 Legislative Session

June 25, 2021

Major Bills to Eliminate PFAS Pollution, Fund Water Infrastructure Pass Committee Despite Opposition from Indiana Republicans

Reps. Bucshon, Pence voted against three bills, saying federal help allows local, state leaders “off the hook.”
June 19, 2019

Wide-ranging PFAS Legislation Passes Senate Committee

Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved bipartisan “PFAS Release Disclosure and Protection Act”
January 16, 2020

Environmental bills to watch in the 2020 legislative session (UPDATED)

February 20, 2020

Almost half of U.S. states working on PFAS legislation

Lawmakers from 23 states, including Indiana, have written guidance, regulations or legislation that would address PFAS chemicals.
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