A crisis emerges across the US as ‘forever chemicals’ quietly contaminate drinking water wells

Kristen Hanneman made a small decision in 2022 that would upend life for her entire town. State scientists were checking ...

States must soon test for PFAS in drinking water; is the 2-state ready?

In 2031, states will be require to test for Forever Chemicals and some are more prepared than others.

Takeaways from the AP’s reporting on PFAS contamination of private drinking water wells

The Associated Press’ reporting on the vulnerabilities of private water well owners to contamination by harmful forever ...
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A simple guide to testing your water for forever chemicals

Nearly half of US residents have unhealthy PFAS in their water. Here's how to check what's coming out of your tap, plus make it safer to drink.
Argus Observer

Payette shuts down 2 drinking water wells for high levels of manganese

The city of Payette has taken two of its drinking water wells offline since receiving test results that show manganese levels above recommended health-based guidelines in the community ...
Albuquerque Journal

In Mora County, hunt for water contaminants ongoing

MORA COUNTY — Outside a home tucked down a dirt road in Mora County, environmental engineer Tom Brown dumped out a 5-gallon ...

Despite free testing, some schools have been slow to check for lead in their water

There's federal money for local schools to test their water for lead, which can be dangerous for kids. Many school systems opt not to test their faucets, even if it's free.