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EPA Adds Nine PFAS Substances to ‘Toxic Release Inventory’

TRI listing makes PFAS substances subject to toxic chemical release reporting

J.J. Smith

January 16, 2025

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On Jan. 6, 2025, EPA announced the final rule regulating nine PFAS, or 'forever chemical,' substances.

EPA Accepting Comments on Draft Documents Designed to Protect Human Health from PFAS

Documents provide information on ambient water quality criteria for PFAS substances

J.J. Smith

January 15, 2025

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Three draft documents designed guide professionals in protecting human health from three per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Senators and Witnesses Are Split on PFAs Control

Support for 'responsible management’ of PFAS that meets industrial needs while reducing exposure to those chemicals

J.J. Smith

December 20, 2024

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Differentiating opinions about PFAS emerged at a recent Senate hearing.

The Driller Newscast episode 133: The Attack of the 1000-year C8 Chemicals

Transcript | The Attack of the 1000-year C8 Chemicals

The Driller Staff

October 31, 2024

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Geothermal is a firm, reliable technology we should all adopt.

Episode 133 – The Driller Newscast

The Attack of the 1000-year C8 Chemicals

The Driller Staff

October 31, 2024

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Tales from the Dark Job Site – The Driller Newscast Annual Halloween Edition

The Driller Newscast episode 131: Bringing Value to Your Drilling Company

Transcript | Bringing Value to Your Drilling Company

The Driller Staff

October 16, 2024

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How do you share knowledge with the next generation of Geotech Drillers?

Episode 131 – The Driller Newscast

Bringing Value to Your Drilling Company

The Driller Staff

October 16, 2024

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How do you share knowledge with the next generation of Geotechnical Drillers?

EPA Funds Research to Reduce Agricultural Exposure to PFAS

Data to be collected by 10 research centers on the bioaccumulation of PFAS

J.J. Smith

September 25, 2024

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the grants on Sept. 4, 2024, with Christopher Frey, assistant administrator of EPA’s Office of Research and Development.

EPA’s 2024 Drinking Water Workshop Focusing on PFAS

Workshop scheduled for September 17-19, 2024 and will focus on PFAS requirements and treatment-techniques water systems with have to implement.

J.J. Smith

September 11, 2024

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The workshop will include technical presentation sessions, in-depth training sessions, breakout group roundtable discussions, topical deep dive and posters session, regional networking session, and other networking opportunities.

Driller Exclusive

The Importance of PFAS Research and Substantiating Data

Lead researcher says goal is to produce a portable device that conducts large-scale screening

J.J. Smith

August 30, 2024

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In this exclusive feature from our DC Correspondent, J.J. Smith, Silvana Andreescu explains the significance of nanosensor technology for PFAS detection, monitoring, and degradation.