PFAS are a growing concern in Maine, particularly in Brunswick after 1,450 gallons of firefighting-foam concentrate mixed with 50,000 gallons of water spilled at the airport last August. That spill caused widespread concern about water safety and efforts to mitigate...
Concerned Brunswick homeowners with wells near the former air base may have to fork over hundreds of dollars for PFAS testing. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection said it will consider reimbursing homeowners up to $300 for one set of expensive PFAS...
Background Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) has been used to suppress liquid fuel fires for many decades. These firefighting agents contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have impacted soil and groundwater at many locations. The DoD, through...
An innovative technology, developed with funding from the NIEHS Superfund Research Program, successfully removes PFAS from water. The technology has been adapted to a variety of applications, including tabletop filters, whole-house water filtration systems, and...
Studies investigating forever chemicals, or PFAs, in the water coming from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove are looking at the possible correlations those chemicals have to cancer. We have an exclusive look at the new technology being tested on the...
CHICAGO, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cyclopure announced the inclusion of its PFAS Water Test Kit in a pilot program being conducted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). CDPHE is piloting the program called the "PFAS Testing...
“Nothing lasts forever” seemed to be a safe truism—until per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) came along. Referred to as forever chemicals, PFAS are an increasing threat to human health and the environment. These chemicals are pervasive in the environment,...
CHICAGO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyclopure is pleased to announce that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Drinking Water Program (DWP) has granted approval of the company's DEXSORB adsorbent to remove PFAS6 chemicals from...
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Whole-Home PFAS Protection For One Cent Per Gallon CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyclopure today announced the introduction of two whole-home filters, Purefast Home80 and Purefast Home20, to remove PFAS from household water. These high-capacity,...