The study is particularly significant because it could help explain the association between these plastic-derived chemicals ...

Bands used for smart watches and fitness trackers contain a synthetic rubber made with PFAS — also known as “ forever ...

New Castle was the subject of a PFAS study, and W. L Gore Co. was sued by the state of Maryland for knowingly polluting the ...

"We need to do a better job at protecting source waters and reducing discharges of pollutants into water bodies," researcher ...

The E.P.A.’s report follows a growing body of research that has found that sludge can be contaminated with human-made ...

The nine new chemicals being added to the list are a variety of salts and acids, including fluorotelomer sulfonate potassium ...

Wastewater plants are failing to remove a group of potentially toxic chemicals before pumping treated water into rivers and ...

Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders ...

Forever chemicals in sewage-based fertilizer spread on pastures can increase cancer risks for people who consume milk, beef, eggs and other products from those farms, with some risks potentially far ...

Researchers found that chemicals, including PFAS, from pharmaceuticals are entering into wastewater — which can be used as ...

Farmers who use sewage sludge as fertilizer and their neighbors face higher risks of cancer and other diseases, according to ...

Forever chemicals can be found in nonstick pans, pizza boxes, cosmetics, waterproof fabric, greaseproof paper, and certain ...