The president's comments came as hundreds of thousands of compensation claims involving exposure to toxic drinking water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina remain unresolved.

A map shows where PFOA and PFOS have been found in U.S. drinking water as concerns continue over toxic “forever chemicals.”

Gov. Tony Evers and state environmental regulators announced the launch of new grant programs Tuesday to help communities and private well owners address PFAS contamination.

More than 10 years ago, ArcelorMittal Dofasco proposed installing a containment structure to stop the contaminated sediment in its boat slip from escaping into the Hamilton Harbour. So far, it hasn’t happened.

Louisiana voters will decide whether water utilities should be allowed to use public funds to remove lead pipes on private property with proposed amendment.

The project will lessen the country’s dependence on imported energy, though environmental advocates say it undercuts a pledge to reduce carbon emissions.