"drinking water containing PFOA in excess of the MCL of 14 nanograms per liter may cause adverse health effects, including developmental effects," but noted that due to the prevalence of such ...

and Harada said possible sources of contamination include the U.S. Yokota Air Base, which is located in the upper river basin of the groundwater. PFOS and PFOA, which are heat-resistant and repel ...

PFOA is a man-made synthetic compound and is ... there are a great many sources of these chemicals in our lives besides municipal water," said Green. Many of these applications use such chemicals ...

It's part of the state’s ongoing efforts to address PFOA contamination from the Saint ... we had to find a new source of water, which we did,” said Department of Environmental Conservation ...

KIBI-CHUO, Okayama Prefecture–Residents expressed concerns at a briefing here on Feb. 16 to discuss the results of tests for PFAS synthetic chemicals in tap water, which revealed high blood ...

The source of the contamination is unknown, but a 2015 chemical plant fire is being considered as a ... meaning 20 parts per trillion. That level exceeds Pennsylvania's MCL for PFOA, ...

TOKYO, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- Authorities in Osaka Prefecture have discovered high concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater in Kumatori Town, local media reported ...

High levels of forever chemicals have been found in the drinking water in some Susquehanna Valley communities. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection sent letters to affected ...

Tony Evers' budget proposal will also include millions of dollars to address contamination and supply bottled water.