As we discover on nearly a daily basis, there is almost nothing that we don't come into contact with daily that does not contain PFAS, 'forever chemicals.'

The torrential rains that swept through the New York and Connecticut region in mid-August 2024 left a trail of destruction in their wake. The flooding overwhelmed the region and created significant drinking water quality issues, particularly for those dependent on private wells. Many townships sent advisories to their residents to have their drinking water tested.

Our rivers, reservoirs, lakes, and seas are drowning in chemicals, waste, plastic, and other pollutants. Here’s why—and what you can do to help.

Close to half of America’s tap water contains PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. These “forever chemicals” are in thousands of products, from clothing and cosmetics to cleaning products, and are linked to cancers, liver damage, high cholesterol and asthma.

A map has revealed the five states with the most water systems where drinking water has been registered as above the proposed limit for PFAS—human-made "forever" chemicals.

Despite what we know about PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ they are still contaminating over 57,000 locations in the U.S. alone.

USGS estimates at least 45% of tap water could have one or more PFAS

As part of the Administration’s commitment to combating PFAS pollution, EPA announces $1B investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to address PFAS in drinking water

“Sandy” lived next to what she thought was a Christmas tree farm. It was, but it turns out that the site used to be a toxic dump.  After testing, she found the site was releasing PFAS chemicals, which can linger in water for years.

The state extended its public review period as agencies weigh new guidelines to regulate multiple contaminants in New York waters.

May The 4th Be With You

A vast majority of U.S. waterways are likely contaminated with ‘forever chemicals,’ a recent study found.

Addition of Experienced Teams at Precision Testing Laboratories and Precision Analytical Services Significantly Strengthens York’s NJ Presence

As of 2021, PFAS substances (also known as ‘forever chemicals’) have been banned in Connecticut, when it started the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Take-Back program.  

“Sandy” lived next to what she thought was a Christmas tree farm.  It was, but it turns out that the site used to be a toxic dump. 

The “Forever Chemicals” crisis is escalating at an unprecedented rate and has far more significant health issues, remediation problems and cost implications for the country than we experienced with Asbestos.

Nyack-Based York Analytical Laboratories Purchases Connecticut Lab Aqua Environmental To Address Growing Concerns Over Water Contaminants

What's in my water? That's the question many homeowners are now asking as more information comes out concerning "forever chemicals" that have been found in multiple Hudson Valley drinking water sources.

The state extended its public review period as agencies weigh new guidelines to regulate multiple contaminants in New York waters.

PFAS chemicals are everywhere — woven into the fabrics of modern life as components of carpeting, clothing and cosmetics. They’re also in cookware, food packaging, drinking water and personal hygiene products.

A Nyack business has expanded to cope with increasing knowledge of and concern about the toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS, which have deeply contaminated sites around the country including on Long Island and in the Hudson Valley.