CSWAB Calls for New Advisory for Toxic PFAS Chemical

CSWAB Calls for New Advisory for Toxic PFAS Chemical

Today, CSWAB petitioned the Wisconsin DNR for a reassessment of the state’s Groundwater Health Advisory Level (HAL) for a PFAS chemical known as PFBS. If approved, the toxicological review is expected to reduce the State’s current HAL from 450,000 ppt (parts per...
Action Alert: U.S. Military is Open Burning PFAS!

Action Alert: U.S. Military is Open Burning PFAS!

About PFAS in Munitions What are PFAS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other chemicals. PFAS are used to make fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains,...
PFAS Testing Should Be Part of Safer-at-Home Response

PFAS Testing Should Be Part of Safer-at-Home Response

Of the more than 11,000 public drinking water systems tested in Wisconsin, only 90 have been tested for PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances). These highly toxic chemicals – found in certain firefighting foams and a wide range of consumer products – are...
Louisiana Challenges Toxic Burning, EPA Supports Alternatives

Louisiana Challenges Toxic Burning, EPA Supports Alternatives

NATIONAL — Louisiana is expected to deny renewing a permit for a commercial facility to continue open-burn/open detonation (OB/OD) of hazardous waste, including military munitions, as EPA has recently been supporting shifting away from open-air burning of waste...