Adsorption of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater by granular activated carbons: Roles of hydrophobicity of PFAS and carbon characteristics

University of Arizona and Clemson University researchers analyze the adsorption breakthrough behavior of nine PFAS substances in groundwaters by granular activated carbons. March 1, 2020 | Water Research, Volume 170

Exposure to Perfluoroalkyl Substances in a Cohort of Women Firefighters and Office Workers in San Francisco

New study published by the American Chemistry Society analyzes levels of PFAS substances in women firefighters and office workers in San Francisco. February 26, 2020 | Environmental Science and Technology

Rural Water Authorities Seek PFAS Testing in a Novel Class Action

The City of Millington and the National Rural Water Association filed this putative class action on behalf of U.S. rural water authorities, arguing that 3M, DuPont, Chemours, and other PFAS manufacturers should pay for monitoring, testing and cleanup of the chemicals, the court should supervise a testing program for PFAS, and the results of the…

California Takes the Lead in Regulating PFAS Chemicals in Drinking Water

California finds itself once again taking the lead by setting regulatory standards stricter than the rest of the nation. At issue is the nearly ubiquitous presence of certain PFAS chemicals in drinking water, a problem being addressed to varying degrees by many states and federal regulators. February 24, 2020 | The Recorder | Authors: Jeffrey…

Assessing the Effectiveness of Point-of-Use Residential Drinking Water Filters for Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs)

Duke and North Carolina State University researchers find that many household filters are only partially effective at removing PFAS compounds from drinking water. Feb 5, 2020 | Environmental Science & Technology Letters