In the article, there is mention of an effort to block the “land application of biosolids” (contaminated with PFAS). Then where do they propose putting biosolids? PFAS manufacturing needs to stop.
Yes, it's in the works. 3M will phase out PFAS by end of year. Ofc, we always have look at replacements because sometimes those compounds can be just as toxic.
Thanks for your reply, Erin. Are the stable fluorocarbon bonds broken in the process of making biochar? If not, then the problem remains the same...you have to put these toxins somewhere, safely, "forever" which can only be done by herds of unicorns.
And I was insufficiently broad when I said PFAS manufacturing has to stop. I meant ALL compounds with bonds that cannot be broken down to their natural components within a reasonable time.
BTW, thank you for all the work you've done to protect our water. You are an American hero.
Where would we not find PFAS?? Where would we not find plastic particles?? Where would we not find aluminum, strontium, mercury since they’ve been spraying it on us for decades??!! 😡🔥😡
I am really concerned about PFAS too as its all throughout Australian water supplies and the government is currently claiming that it’s all within our standards (definitely wouldn’t pass US standards though). I also found out that a massive iron spike occurred in our local water supply here. It was way higher than acceptable levels and can’t be good for people with blood disorders, but no transparency other than my stumbling across the incident on a PFAS map.
In the article, there is mention of an effort to block the “land application of biosolids” (contaminated with PFAS). Then where do they propose putting biosolids? PFAS manufacturing needs to stop.
Yes, it's in the works. 3M will phase out PFAS by end of year. Ofc, we always have look at replacements because sometimes those compounds can be just as toxic.
PFAS-based grease-proofing agents in paper food packaging has also been phased out (FDA deadlines was June 30, 2025): https://www.fda.gov/food/hfp-constituent-updates/fda-determines-authorization-35-food-contact-notifications-related-pfas-are-no-longer-effective
One option for biosolids is to turn them into biochar. Interesting study here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13399-025-06528-2
Thanks for your reply, Erin. Are the stable fluorocarbon bonds broken in the process of making biochar? If not, then the problem remains the same...you have to put these toxins somewhere, safely, "forever" which can only be done by herds of unicorns.
And I was insufficiently broad when I said PFAS manufacturing has to stop. I meant ALL compounds with bonds that cannot be broken down to their natural components within a reasonable time.
BTW, thank you for all the work you've done to protect our water. You are an American hero.
😩😩😩😩
Where would we not find PFAS?? Where would we not find plastic particles?? Where would we not find aluminum, strontium, mercury since they’ve been spraying it on us for decades??!! 😡🔥😡
I am really concerned about PFAS too as its all throughout Australian water supplies and the government is currently claiming that it’s all within our standards (definitely wouldn’t pass US standards though). I also found out that a massive iron spike occurred in our local water supply here. It was way higher than acceptable levels and can’t be good for people with blood disorders, but no transparency other than my stumbling across the incident on a PFAS map.