AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPFAS Safeguards: Pennsylvania DEP proposed permit updates to stop “forever chemicals” (PFOS/PFOA) from polluting farm fields and groundwater via biosolids, adding monitoring and reduction plans for wastewater facilities and allowing food waste in digesters. Extreme Heat & Public Health: A multi-day heat wave is driving Code Red/heat warnings and burn bans across the region, with Pittsburgh-area alerts extending for a fourth straight day and Southcentral communities warning residents to limit outdoor time and find cooling help. Data Centers Under Scrutiny: Greenwood County’s proposed data center ordinance is being revised ahead of final votes, tightening rules on setbacks, buffers, noise studies, cooling systems, generators, environmental review, and expansion. Food Safety Checks: Lancaster County restaurant inspections flagged issues like improper hot holding and sanitizer test-strip availability, while several other sites passed. Wildlife Management: The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking the public to report wild turkey sightings statewide through Aug. 31 to track summer productivity. Holiday Fire Safety: York County-area burn bans were triggered by hot, dry conditions ahead of July 4.
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