Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority — a utility based in the Carolinas — is suing 14 corporations for allegedly contaminating South Carolina waterways with PFAS, impacting drinking water for over 115,000 residents.
The utility claims that PFAS concentrations in these waters exceed safe levels set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, requiring costly new treatment technology to ensure safe water.
Study Finds Pathogens Can Attach to Microplastics, Resisting Treatment
A Norwegian study has found that foodborne pathogens can attach to microplastics, survive wastewater treatment and could pose health risks when treated water is reused.
Researchers observed that these pathogens form biofilms, called plastispheres, on microplastics, making them more resilient and potentially dangerous when used for drinking or irrigation.
President-Elect Trump Names Zeldin to Lead EPA
President-elect Donald Trump has announced former Rep. Lee Zeldin as his pick to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Trump highlighted Zeldin’s legal background and commitment to “America First” policies, signaling that Zeldin may prioritize deregulation to support American businesses while aiming to uphold environmental standards.
Read more about it at The Hill.
