Tag Archives: PFAS

CDC/ATSDR to Assess PFAS Exposure in Communities Near U.S. Military Bases

News & Updates, , , , , , , , Kevin Weaver

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) announced today that they have identified communities to be a part of assessments to examine human exposure to per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

CDC and ATSDR Announce Funding for Study of Health Effects of PFAS in Drinking Water

News & Updates, , , , , , , , Jacqueline Carpenter

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) are soliciting research applications to conduct a multi-site study on the human health effects of exposures to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through drinking water. Proposed study sites must include communities that have current or past presence of … Continue reading CDC and ATSDR Announce Funding for Study of Health Effects of PFAS in Drinking Water →

Potential Lawsuit: PFAS Health Risks Lawsuit News and Legal Information

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Individuals, cities and states across the U.S. are filing PFAS chemical contamination lawsuits against 3M, Dupont and several other chemical manufacturers, alleging chemical pollution in soil, groundwater and drinking water. PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other chemicals. And PFAS are all-pervasive: they are found in fish, animals, … Continue reading Potential Lawsuit: PFAS Health Risks Lawsuit News and Legal Information →

CDC and ATSDR Award $7 Million to Begin Multi-Site PFAS Study

News & Updates, , , , , , Angie Turner

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