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Fingerprinting May Hold Key to Unlocking PFAS Forensics

Fingerprinting is one of the most important tools of any good forensic scientist, but only with enough data. When it comes to PFAS, uncertainties abound, complicating this delicate detective work.

Fingerprinting is one of the most important tools of any good forensic scientist, but only with enough data.

PFAS will Raise Biosolids Costs, Experts Say

According to a new report from CDM Smith and its research partners, utilities can expect to see, on average, a 37% increase in biosolids management costs in response to new PFAS regulations.

Utilities can expect to see, on average, a 37% increase in biosolids management costs in response to new PFAS regulations.

California Water District Plans Upgrade to Treat PFAS

Just months after California lowered notification levels for PFAS, one water provider is already on track to deliver a sophisticated PFAS removal system to its customers.

Months after California lowered notification levels for PFAS, one water provider is on track to treat PFAS.

PFAS Re-Foamed: A Treatment Breakthrough

PFAS foam may re-concentrate after being released in the environment, and during processes like wastewater treatment, raising the possibility of a new treatment solution.

PFAS foam may re-concentrate after being released in the environment, and during processes like wastewater treatment.

PFAS within Landfills, Leachate and Generic Wastes

Several states have ramped up investigations of PFAS occurrence at municipal landfills, while EPA develops a standardized sampling method.

Several states have ramped up investigations of PFAS occurrence at municipal landfills, while EPA develops a standardized sampling...

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EPA Finalizes PFAS 'New Use' Rule

This edition of Breaking Down PFAS provides updates on EPA's latest rule governing long-chain PFAS use in manufacturing.

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AFFF and PFAS: Rethinking Firefighting Practices

While the use of toxic PFAS in manufacturing has been mostly phased out, the chemicals are still critical components of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF).

Toxic PFAS compounds have been phased out, but the chemicals are still critical components of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF).

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Combined Remedies Solve One Town’s PFAS Problem

The Ayer Department of Public Works finds its answer to PFAS via multiple adsorption technologies.

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New PFAS Guidance from ITRC and U.S. Senate Advances Water Bill

This month’s edition of Breaking Down PFAS includes new PFAS guidance issued by ITRC and an update from Capitol Hill.

Out of the Lab and into the Field

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PFAS in Practice

PFAS 2020: U.S. Legislators Push PFAS in Election Year

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