Month: July 2018

PFAS Contamination Site Tracker

July 20, 2018

Source: PFAS Contamination Site Tracker The PFAS Contamination Site Tracker records qualitative and quantitative data from each site in a chart, specifically examining discovery, contamination levels, government response, litigation, and health impacts. All data presented in the chart were extracted from government websites, such as state health departments or the Environmental Protection Agency, and news … More PFAS Contamination Site Tracker

A potentially hazardous chemical, found in firefighting foam, has been discovered in the water on Whidbey Island; homeowners worry about longlasting harm and diminution in property values.

July 19, 2018

Source: Whidbey Island drinking-water wells polluted with firefighting chemicals near Navy airstrips The most serious contamination was found at an Oak Harbor residence near Ault Field, the base’s main airstrip. The well that supplies that home with drinking water is contaminated with one PFAS chemical at more than 35 times the EPA guideline, according to … More A potentially hazardous chemical, found in firefighting foam, has been discovered in the water on Whidbey Island; homeowners worry about longlasting harm and diminution in property values.