Source of high PFAS levels in Muskegon Lake foam unknown, …
WEB1 day ago · Foam caused by PFAS contamination at one of the many sites in the state where the "forever" chemicals have been found. (File photo) Foam from Muskegon Lake contained over 4,000 parts per trillion ...
‘We’ve never seen this before.’ High PFAS level found in Muskegon Lake foam
WEB2 days ago · Testing has found PFAS levels in foam at other pollution sites such as the Rogue River near the former Wolverine Worldwide tannery in Rockford, in Van Etten Lake near the former Wurtsmith Air ...
Firefighting Foams: PFAS vs. Fluorine-Free Foams - U.S. Fire Administration
WEBMay 25, 2023 · Learn about the differences between PFAS and fluorine-free firefighting foams, the harmful effects of PFAS, and what's being done about it. A new military specification requires firefighting foams to effectively extinguish class B hydrocarbon liquid fuel fires without containing PFAS.
Firefighting Foam: DOD is Working to Address Challenges to ...
WEBJul 8, 2024 · The Defense Department is required to transition away from using firefighting foam that contains PFAS, a class of chemicals that poses health risks and has been found in drinking water around bases. This kind of foam has been considered the most effective product for suppressing jet fuel fires.
PFAS | NIOSH | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WEBPFAS is often a component of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), a class B firefighting foam used for suppression of liquid fuel fires. On This Page. Overview. Worker Risks. NIOSH Research on PFAS. PFAS Web Resources. References. What You Need To Know.
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean up PFAS ...
WEBApr 19, 2024 · The designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA enables the agency to use one of its strongest enforcement tools to compel polluters to pay for or conduct investigations and cleanup, rather than taxpayers.
Forever Chemicals No More? PFAS Are Destroyed With New …
WEBAug 18, 2022 · PFAS chemicals are everywhere, including in foams, nonstick Teflon pans, dental floss and fast food wrappers. Jana Shea/Alamy. By Carl Zimmer. Aug. 18, 2022. A team of scientists has found a...
Firefighting Foam Chemicals: DOD Is Investigating PFAS and …
WEBJun 22, 2021 · Nearly 700 military installations have had a known or suspected release of PFAS—chemicals found in firefighting foam that can have adverse effects on human health. DOD is in the early phases of environmental investigations at these locations.
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Launches Plan to Combat PFAS ...
WEBOct 18, 2021 · EPA is launching a robust, new PFAS Roadmap that will guide the agency’s current and planned activities in 2021-2024 to research, restrict, and remediate harmful PFAS. The Roadmap includes ...
Fluorine-Free Foam (F3) Transition for Aircraft Firefighting
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Many organizations worldwide mandate the use of firefighting foam that contains PFAS, known as Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), because of its effectiveness in fighting aircraft fires.