Environment

The state Department of Environmental Protection found Energy Transfer broke state law with the leak.

Coatesville, Doylestown, Audubon, New Hope and Solebury water providers are among 22 that fail to meet state requirements to reduce the “forever chemicals” in drinking water.

“There have been way too many fires at EMR,” one neighbor said. “Nothing’s been done.”

El estudio está ayudando a dar forma al plan de Wilmington para reemplazar las viejas tuberías.

A pivotal meeting Tuesday could decide the fate of the project.

Current forecasts predict the next several days to be pretty dry, which won’t do anything to quell current fire hazards.

“Their actions caused the … 4-story building to be fully engulfed in flames,” one first responder wrote in a report obtained by WHYY News.

The lawsuit alleges French company Arkema negligently discharged PFAS into the Goose Creek watershed in West Chester.

One possible challenge: Officials say a $12 million federal grant to help implement the Philly Tree Plan is frozen.

Neighbors reported difficulty breathing, headaches and lingering odors in the aftermath of the massive blaze.

Residents say they are tired of repeatedly cleaning up their communities. They urged the city to invest in education and enforcement.

In a recording obtained by WHYY, a Camden County official said it was “by the grace of God” neighboring sewage treatment operations were spared.

The students' study is helping shape Wilmington’s plan to replace the old lead pipes as city officials ask residents to help them identify more.

The average ratepayer could face a monthly bill of about $91 starting in September, and almost $97 the following year if the increase is approved.

The creek is not used for drinking water, and officials say no other source of drinking water has been affected.