By Erica Peralta | Published April 24, 2024 | Posted in PFAS | Tagged Tags: contaminated drinking water, Contamination, drinking water standards, NJDEP PFAS regulations, PFAS, PFOS | Comments Off on New Jersey taking the lead on PFAS regulation
In 2018, New Jersey was the first state to establish enforceable standards for per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in drinking water. Despite these standards, there have continued to be cases of high levels of PFAS found in drinking water. In January 2024, Governor Murphy signed legislation that would require the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Read More
Read MorePer-and Polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) are water and grease-resistant chemicals found in a wide range of consumer products and in our drinking water. A recent study known as the Singapore Preconception Study of Long-Term Material and Child Outcomes (S-PRESTO) found that higher exposure to PFAS chemicals were associated with reduced probability for clinical pregnancy and live birth. Read More
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