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All posts tagged "pfas"
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6.5KHealthWatch party disappointed at lack of new PFAS information
WESTFIELD — CDC officials presented a lot of facts and figures, a lot of chemical names and environmental science, and a summary...
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3.1KWestfieldWRAFT leader: Study confirms Defense Dept. responsibility for PFAS
WESTFIELD — Now that the federal government has a report linking Air National Guard firefighting foam with PFAS contamination in Westfield water,...
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3.2KWestfieldPFAS study now allows nearly all vaccinated people to participate
WESTFIELD — A UMass-Amherst study on the effects of PFAS on immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine is now taking volunteers who...
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2.6KWaterPease joins PFAS Task Force
WESTFIELD – The city is not alone when it comes to the impact of PFAS. State Rep. Kelly Pease is a member...
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Volunteers sought for study on effects of PFAS on COVID-19 vaccine response
WESTFIELD- Researchers at UMass Amherst are seeking volunteers for a study to learn more about the effects of perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances on...
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3.0KSWK/HilltownsSouthwick detects small amount of PFAS in Well 1
Well 2 sampling finds no detection of PFAS SOUTHWICK- The Department of Public Works (DPW) conducted its first sampling of the town...
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2.8KWaterWater Department faces questions about PFAS reporting
Systems engineer calls accusations by Councilor Kristen Mello ‘below the dignity of an elected official’ WESTFIELD- The City Council Public Health and...
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1.6KBusinessCouncil hears $12.2 million water treatment bond request
WESTFIELD – Mayor Donald F. Humason Jr. and staff from the public works, water department and finance committee presented a $12,257,000 bond...
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2.3KWaterWestfield receives $180,495 for PFAS reimbursement
WESTFIELD – Westfield was among 20 communities awarded funds from the Baker-Polito Administration this week to support efforts to address elevated levels...
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3.6KAround TownMello seeks answers from Westfield Water Department
WESTFIELD – At-large Westfield City Councilor Kristen Mello wants a member of the Westfield Water Department to update the council on polyfluoroalkyl...
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City receives water reimbursement grant, exceeds new PFAS regulations
Sen. Velis and Councilor Mello encouraged by new regulations WESTFIELD – The city received a $200,000 grant this week to address Per-...
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2.2KBusinessCommission ends water restrictions
WESTFIELD – The Water Commission March 10 voted to end the water restrictions in Westfield. During the discussion Tuesday, Department of Public...
