Detection of PFAS in Haleakala Water System The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) officially confirmed the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” within the Haleakala water system during recent routine testing. This discovery, announced earlier this week, has prompted local authorities to initiate comprehensive monitoring to determine the extent…
Public Health Guidance on River Catch State environmental and health agencies across the Ohio River Valley have updated their consumption advisories this year, urging anglers to exercise extreme caution before eating fish pulled from the 981-mile waterway. While the river has seen significant ecological recovery since the passage of the Clean Water Act, legacy pollutants…
Public Health Officials Address Ohio River Consumption Concerns State environmental and health agencies across the Ohio River Valley are intensifying efforts to clarify safety guidelines for anglers as public interest in local fishing continues to rise throughout 2024. Despite long-standing concerns regarding industrial runoff and legacy pollutants, officials from the Ohio Department of Health and…
