PFAS/contaminants: spills, modeling, lobbying, BioLab fire, carpet mills, coal ash
Key Questions
What funding has EPA provided for PFAS in Georgia?
The EPA announced $25.4 million for Georgia to address PFAS in drinking water through testing, planning, and infrastructure. An additional $279,000 supports beach water quality monitoring.
What recent spills or incidents involve contaminants in Georgia rivers?
Thousands of fish died in a 20-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River after a heavy rainstorm. Other incidents include an oil slick at High Falls and spills in the Chattahoochee, Flint, and Griffin areas.
What issues have been reported with carpet mills and coal ash in Georgia?
Northwest Georgia carpet mills in the Conasauga area face allegations of coverups. Coal ash from Plant Scherer is also leaching contaminants amid drought conditions.
High Falls oil slick 2nd EPD inv; NW carpet mills Conasauga coverup; coal ash Plant Scherer leach; Chattahoochee/Flint/Griffin spills; drought toxins. New: EPA $25.4M for GA drinking water testing/planning/infrastructure. EPA $279k for beach water quality monitoring.