Tag: perfluorooctanoic acid
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Federal funds allocated to address PFAS contamination; Middlesex Water announces interim plan
Help – on the federal level – is on the way for those affected by Middlesex Water Company’s notice regarding perfluorooctanoic acid. On Dec. 17, Congressman Frank Pallone (D-6), chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, announced the passage of key provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for drinking water infrastructure, including $15 billion for…
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Avenel resident affected by PFOA notice files class action lawsuit against Middlesex Water Company
An Avenel resident, who suffers from specific health concerns and a severely compromised immune system, filed a class action lawsuit in Middlesex County Superior Court against Middlesex Water Company seeking reimbursement for expenses incurred following the company’s drinking water notice regarding perfluorooctanoic acid. Attorneys Stephen P. DeNittis, Joseph A. Osefchen, and Shane T. Prince of…
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Municipalities affected by PFOA notice may file class action lawsuit
A class action lawsuit(s) may be filed against companies responsible for polluted groundwater in the municipalities affected by Middlesex Water Company’s drinking water notice regarding perfluorooctanoic acid. The notice includes all residential and retail customers served by the water company’s Park Avenue treatment plant in South Plainfield. Residential and retail customers are in South Plainfield,…
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Middlesex Water Company officials to host meeting regarding PFOA drinking water notice in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE – Middlesex Water Company officials will host a meeting Monday to detail important information about the drinking water notice mailed to residents last week regarding perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). The meeting is set for 7 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Colonia High School, 180 East St., Colonia section of Woodbridge. Customers who receive water from…