Austin Water said the results revealed little to no detectable traces of PFAS in the city’s drinking water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a rule called UCMR5 (Unregulated ...

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 ...

New York and California have officially banned PFAS from clothing items. We explore what that really means, and what you should do with your Gore-Tex jacket.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It is responsible for making your pots and pans non-stick. It’s used to make stain resistant fabrics and carpets, and can make clothes water repellent. That’s why PFAS, or ...

In a one-on-one interview with Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., he acknowledges that PFAS in biosolids is devastating Texas ranches.

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 ...

AUSTIN — Attorney General Ken Paxton sued manufacturers 3M and ... Texas accused the companies of marketing products containing toxic man-made chemicals known as PFAS for more than 70 years ...

PFAS are a large class of man-made chemicals, some of which have been linked with various health problems, such as weakened immune systems, high cholesterol and certain cancers.

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 ...