Jun 23, 2023
3M announces $10.3B agreement for PFAS remediation
Upon court approval, public water systems can access funds from this settlement for PFAS treatment equipment over 13 years.
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Jun 14, 2023
Interview: Bellwether PFAS Lawsuit Paused for Settlement Negotiations
In an interview with Municipal Sewer & Water, Ken Sansone of SL Environmental Law Group talks about PFAS, the lawsuit, its potential impact and more.
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Jun 2, 2023
Massive Court Case Suggests ‘Forever Chemical’ Manufacturers Hid Health Risks for Decades
This expansive lawsuit is shedding light on what industry knew, and when, about the dangers of a class of chemicals used since the 1940s that are now linked to a host of serious health and environmental risks.
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Jun 1, 2023
PFAS is lining up to be the biggest and costliest environmental hazard in history
As water providers across the nation test for PFAS substances and discover widespread contamination, the demand for treatment technologies and infrastructure upgrades is likely to rise. Who should be responsible for the cleanup?
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May 22, 2023
PFAS in the Crosshairs
Examining EPA’s proposed Maximum Contaminant Levels for ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
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May 10, 2023
North Kingstown files lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers over contamination
The Rhode Island town is working with SL Environmental Law Group to sue 3M, DuPont, and other companies for their involvement in PFAS manufacturing and sales that contaminated the town’s groundwater.
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May 4, 2023
PFAS Payback: How Utilities Can Hold Polluters Accountable
As the federal government ramps up the regulatory process for enforceable limits on PFAS in drinking water, estimated to cost billions annually, an environmental attorney details how utilities can hold polluters financially responsible.
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May 1, 2023
New Hampshire rebuffs 3M’s attempt to move PFAS case to federal court
Recently, the State of New Hampshire, represented by Attorney General John Formella and a legal team led by Ken Sansone of SL Environmental Law Group, defeated an effort to move its case for statewide environmental damage with PFAS products from the New Hampshire court system.
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Apr 28, 2023
Treatment and funding options for removing PFAS from drinking water
With a growing number of PFAS regulations affecting water suppliers, it is crucial for utilities to understand the ways they can treat these contaminants affordably.
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Apr 13, 2023
State wins back local jurisdiction in PFAS lawsuit against 3M
A March 29 order by U.S. District Court Judge Landya McCafferty remanded the nearly four-year lawsuit brought by the State of New Hampshire against 3M, as well as DuPont and Chemours, back to the Merrimack County Superior Court.
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