By Brian Bienkowski As the US wrestles with how to deal with widespread PFAS pollution in drinking water supplies, most utilities are lacking advanced filtration systems that could protect public health from not just PFAS but an array of harmful contaminants, according to a new study. The post Small communities left behind as advanced water treatment for PFAS proves broader benefits appeared first on The New Lede.| The New Lede
By Shannon Kelleher In a move celebrated by US meat and poultry producers but mourned by environment and health advocates, federal regulators are walking back a proposed rule that would have strengthened water pollution standards for slaughterhouse operators. The post EPA walks back proposal to limit water pollution from meat and poultry plants appeared first on The New Lede.| The New Lede
By Carey Gillam When a team of scientists embarked two years ago on a $1 million landmark study of Iowa’s persistent water quality problems, they knew that the findings would be important to share. But now, after the completed study pointed to agricultural pollution as a significant source of the key US farm state’s water quality problems, public officials have quietly stripped funding away from plans to promote the study findings. The post As Iowans wrestle with polluted waters, politics...| The New Lede
By Shannon Kelleher Congress is proposing to reverse measures that protect military service members, firefighters and others from harmful PFAS chemicals. The post Congress proposes scrapping PFAS measures that protect public servants and others appeared first on The New Lede.| The New Lede
By Brian Bienkowski Steel and coke plants in the US are regularly releasing illegal amounts of air pollutants and the Trump administration’s delay on stricter rules at these plants leaves fenceline communities struggling for long-sought federal help, according to a new report. The post EPA delay threatens fenceline communities near steel and coke plants, report warns appeared first on The New Lede.| The New Lede