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The Chattahoochee River at Paces Mill Park in Atlanta Georgia.
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PFAS forever chemicals found at all 20 Georgia waterway testing sites

PFAS forever chemicals found at all 20 Georgia waterway testing sites A recent report found PFAS contamination at all 20 testing locations in Georgia waterways. The Environment Georgia Research & Policy Center presented findings from the report that analyzed data collected from 2022 to 2024 through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Quality Portal and local riverkeepers. PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, were found at all 20 Georgia testing locations, […]

todayOctober 21, 2026

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Georgia awarded $25 million for PFAS cleanup amid EPA rule rollbacks

Georgia awarded $25 million for PFAS cleanup amid EPA rule rollbacks The Environmental Protection Agency announced in May that Georgia would receive more than $25 million in grants to address PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” The announcement came shortly after the agency weakened federal drinking water protections for the toxic compounds. Documentation shows that Georgia has had evidence of PFAS contamination for nearly two decades. Maria Doa, senior director […]

todayJune 4, 2026

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Georgia bill would give attorney general sole authority over PFAS lawsuits

Georgia bill would give attorney general sole authority over PFAS lawsuits A bill introduced in the Georgia Senate would give the state attorney general sole authority to file pollution lawsuits over PFAS contamination, preventing cities and counties from pursuing or maintaining their own cases. Senate Bill 577, sponsored by Sen. Sam Watson, R-Moultrie, and four other Republicans, would centralize legal action against chemical manufacturers and carpet companies accused of contaminating […]

todayMarch 3, 2026