Kinetics and Mechanism of Ultrasonic Defluorination of Fluorotelomer Sulfonates

This study analyzed the ability of ultrasound to degrade legacy PFAS via thermolysis. The results indicated that ultrasound efficiently degrades FTSAs and may potentially treat other classes of PFAS. July 25, 2023 | The Journal of Physical Chemistry A

Judge Throws Out PFAS Litigation in Hamptons for Lack of Standing

A New York district judge dismissed a complaint brought against the federal government by four East Hampton, New York residents seeking to halt construction of the South Fork Wind Farm and the South Fork Export Cable Project, an offshore wind facility. According to the residents, the onshore trenching caused by the South Fork Export Cable…

3M Pays $10.3 Billion to Settle PFAS Liability With Water Systems

3M has reached a $10.3 billion settlement with public water systems over drinking water contamination linked to use of AFFF containing PFAS. The landmark 3M agreement will see the company pay PFAS treatment and testing at water systems that have detected contamination or do so in the future, while avoiding any admission of liability. The…

More State AG Suits Against PFAS Manufacturers

Arizona, Arkansas, Maryland, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington joined Rhode Island and other states that had previously filed lawsuits against PFAS manufacturers. Alleging harm to their natural resources and property as well as threats to public health and safety, these states seek to recover mounting costs associated with investigating, testing for, and remediating PFAS…