Rhode Island attorney general sues manufacturers of 'forever …
May 25, 2023 · PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha filed a lawsuit Thursday against the manufacturers of so-called “forever chemicals," commonly referred to as PFAS, saying they have caused significant harm to …
'Forever Chemicals’ in Water, Air, Soil Threaten Health of Rhode ...
Jul 26, 2024 · In May 2023, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha filed a lawsuit against several companies that sell consumer products containing elevated levels of fluorochemicals, also known as “forever chemicals.”
Attorney General Neronha Sues Manufacturers of Toxic ... - Rhode Island
May 25, 2023 · Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS, for causing significant harm to the residents and natural resources of Rhode Island, engaging in a massive and widespread campaign to knowingly deceive the public, moving assets to avoid paying ...
3 RI water systems under ‘do not drink’ orders due to high PFAS …
Jul 26, 2023 · EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — “Do not drink” notices have been issued for three water systems in Rhode Island due to high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), otherwise known...
RI Attorney General sues ‘forever chemicals’ manufacturers
May 25, 2023 · Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha filed a lawsuit Thursday against the manufacturers of so-called “forever chemicals,” commonly referred to as PFAS, saying they have caused...
Rhode Island attorney general sues manufacturers of ‘forever
May 25, 2023 · PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha filed a lawsuit Thursday against the manufacturers of so-called “ forever chemicals,” commonly referred to as PFAS, saying...
Toxic PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Widely Found In RI Water ... - Patch
Jun 10, 2024 · RHODE ISLAND — Residents of Rhode Island are among 89.3 million people nationwide who have drinking water that has tested positive for toxic “forever chemicals,” known collectively as PFAS,...
Rhode Island releases draft report on the presence of ‘forever ...
Nov 15, 2023 · Rhode Island releases draft report on the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ in state. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals present adverse health effects despite prolific use in consumer goods. Media by Rhea Rasquinha | The Brown Daily Herald. By Tom Li. Metro Editor. November 15, 2023 | 12:19am EST.
PFAS: What RI Is Doing To Regulate ‘Forever Chemicals’ - Patch
Jun 5, 2023 · RHODE ISLAND — Multiple U.S. states, including Rhode Island, are moving to restrict the use of “ forever chemicals ” that have been linked to infertility, thyroid problems and several types of...
Rhode Island Enacts Laws to Place Limits on So-Called “Forever …
Jul 26, 2022 · The new Rhode Island laws and the EPA health advisory pose compliance challenges for the regulated community and impacted stakeholders, including: 1) whether the Department of Health moves to align the much stricter EPA standards with Rhode Island’s final PFAS limits; 2) what treatment and remedial options will be necessary for drinking water ...