Manufacturers for about eight decades have used PFAS, a group of more than 12,000 chemicals that share similar properties, because of their ability to resist heat, oil, stains, grease and water.

Austin Water conducted its first round of quarterly PFAS sampling in October 2023. Those test results were verified by the EPA and are publicly available to view on the EPA’s website and the ...

In Austin, testing began in October 2023 and was conducted quarterly, with bottles of water taken from each of the city’s three drinking water treatment plants and tested at a local lab.

Austin Water recently completed a year-long test of PFAS, or polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals." To stream KVUE on your phone, you need the KVUE app. Download the KVUE app ...

For Austin Water, because PFAS levels were either not detected or lower than upcoming EPA regulatory limits, no additional treatment to address these substances is required right now.

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Water is testing its supply for 29 human-made chemicals that contribute to illnesses such as cancer and thyroid disease. The chemicals at the center of the testing are per ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin took steps Thursday to protect first responders by doing away with so-called 'forever chemicals' found in firefighter gear. City council members unanimously approved ...

Two Texas families that lost dozens of farm animals to suspected PFAS poisoning are pushing lawmakers for a fertilizer ban.

The bill also requires companies to publish PFAS results on their websites. Companies that violate the law would face Class A misdemeanor charges, which carry a punishment of up to one year in ...

DALLAS — The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $3.2 million, split between two Texas universities, to research the impact of biosolids known as PFAS on farmlands and livestock. Texas A ...

PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," don’t break down easily and are known to cause cancer, said Dana Ames, an investigator with Johnson County. "PFAS is persistent and can remain in the ...

Introduced S00420/A06671, which would prohibit certain products, including those with intentionally added PFAS or PFAS above certain levels, from being considered recyclable by January 1, 2029 ...