Scientists Say This Simple Underground Fix Could Keep PFAS Out of Drinking Water

PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” have contaminated groundwater near military bases, factories, and towns across the ...

Leaked memo reveals California debated cutting wildfire soil testing before disaster chief’s exit

Nancy Ward, the head of CalOES, left office on Dec. 30. She had publicly begged FEMA to test for toxic substances after the ...

FEMA to pay for lead testing at 100 homes destroyed in Eaton fire, after months of saying it was unnecessary

For months, federal officials have said post-cleanup soil testing for fire-stricken homes in L.A. was unnecessary. Now, they ...

EPA to test soil at 100 properties in Eaton Fire burn scar

After initially resisting calls, federal regulators will test the soil at 100 properties in the Eaton Fire burn scar.

L.A. wildfires: With no clear cleanup standards, how to test for toxic soil

Testing for toxic chemicals and heavy metals is available in Los Angeles County from philanthropic groups, researchers, and ...
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State launches program to help homeowners cover heating oil spill cleanup costs

The program allows homeowners who discover a spill from their heating oil systems on or after Jan. 9 to apply for department ...

Underground tanks, contaminated soils removed at brownfield site in downtown Port Orchard

Work to clean up a brownfield site in downtown Port Orchard will resume after the high tides season this winter.

State plans cleanup at Carlson Park site; residents invited to weigh in

NY has outlined a cleanup for contaminated Carlson Park, where TCE and other pollutants have been found. You can submit ...
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Do you smell oil? New construction unearths contaminated soil in SLO County town

Construction work on a new lot development on Grover Beach’s West Grand Avenue was the source of reports of fumes from nearby residents at the start of the new year. Development is currently underway ...