PFAS
PFAS
Published On: July 23, 2025The environmental and health concerns resulting from the widespread applications of PFAS chemicals have been a high priority for TSCA to investigate ever since the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act became law in May of 2016. EHS professionals have scrambled to educate themselves on the [...]
Published On: April 16, 2025As a society, we are aware of the dangers of PFAS, microplastics, BPA, and other environmentally persistent and bioaccumulative compounds, but what can we do about them as individuals? The answer, or at least one of them, is all around you- specifically, what you’re wearing. Textiles, and the rise of [...]
Published On: September 25, 2024Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of persistent synthetic chemicals that are often found in landfills due to their widespread use in consumer products. The fate and transport of PFAS through landfills are of significant concern because these compounds do not easily break down, leading to their accumulation [...]
Published On: June 11, 2024Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have historically been used across various industries such as aerospace, biotechnology, and textiles, for their water-resistant and stain-resistant properties. However, over the past two decades, PFAS have come under significant litigation and regulatory scrutiny due to their persistence in the environment and potential health risks. [...]
Published On: June 11, 2024Last year, August Mack provided articles and webinars describing the likely forthcoming regulations for chemicals commonly referred to as “PFAS” or “per-and polyfluoryoalkyl substances”. Well, that time has arrived. In April 2024, the U.S. EPA issued “the first ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure [...]
Published On: February 15, 2023August Mack was retained by a large water and wastewater utility serving over 1,000,000 customers to develop its overall strategy for managing PFAS associated with its operations. The utility uses groundwater and surface water to provide drinking water to its customers and operates an extensive wastewater conveyance and treatment system [...]
