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BLUETRITON APPLAUDS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S LEAD PIPE PROPOSAL

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Friday, December 1, 2023

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STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueTriton Brands applauds the Environmental Protection Agency for its announcement to require water utilities to replace lead pipes across the country and impose stricter limits on lead in drinking water.

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STAMFORD, Conn., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueTriton Brands applauds the Environmental Protection Agency for its announcement to require water utilities to replace lead pipes across the country and impose stricter limits on lead in drinking water.
"Water is a resource we all rely on for good health, and everyone should have access to safe drinking water.
Since 2018, BlueTriton provided a reliable source of safe drinking water for the people of Flint, Michigan, who experienced a public health crisis because of contaminated drinking water.
BlueTriton carefully monitors water quality for its brands, which have been delivering healthy hydration for more than 100 years.

Mullen Receives EPA Certificate of Conformity for Class 1 EV Cargo Vans, Effective Nov. 2, 2023

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Monday, November 6, 2023

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Both Mullen’s commercial Class 1 and Class 3 EV vehicles have now received EPA certification which is a key milestone for selling vehicles in the U.S. Mullen’s Class 3 EV cab chassis truck received EPA certification on Sept. 22, 2023.

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Both Mullen’s commercial Class 1 and Class 3 EV vehicles have now received EPA certification which is a key milestone for selling vehicles in the U.S. Mullen’s Class 3 EV cab chassis truck received EPA certification on Sept. 22, 2023.
Class 3 vehicle production began in August 2023 with the first vehicles rolling off the assembly line on Aug. 21, 2023, and Class 1 vehicle production began on Nov. 2, 2023.
The Mullen Class 1 EV cargo van has completed all mandatory testing requirements for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (“FMVSS”) and compliance.
Mullen previously announced on Dec 14, 2022, a $200 million vehicle purchase order with Randy Marion Automotive for 6,000 all-electric Class 1 EV cargo vans.

At-Home Testing Can Detect Mold Issues & Provide Solutions

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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The health issues people may face when exposed to indoor mold include chronic fatigue, sleep disorders, asthma, sinusitis, migraines and headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, vertigo, dizziness, and others.

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The health issues people may face when exposed to indoor mold include chronic fatigue, sleep disorders, asthma, sinusitis, migraines and headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, vertigo, dizziness, and others.
Learn more at https://www.epa.gov/mold
ImmunoLytics, a mold testing laboratory focused on indoor air quality and industrial hygiene, has developed a do-it-yourself mold testing system that can detect mold, recommend solutions, and help people create healthy living and work environments.
“When I finally understood that mold in our house was the cause – I vowed to help other people, which is why I started ImmunoLytics.”
ImmunoLytics has developed a do-it-yourself mold test - ImmunoLytics Mold Check-Up™.
The test costs $36 per room and is analyzed by ImmunoLytics’s lab team that looks for 37,000 species of mold.

Mullen Automotive Receives EPA Certification for Commercial Class 3 EV Vehicles

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Monday, September 25, 2023

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BREA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN ) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announces its achievement of a key milestone with full approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) with certification for Class 3 EV Commercial Vehicles received on Sept. 22, 2023.

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BREA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN ) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announces its achievement of a key milestone with full approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) with certification for Class 3 EV Commercial Vehicles received on Sept. 22, 2023.
In addition, the Mullen Class 3 EV Cab Chassis Truck has completed all required testing requirements for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (“FMVSS”) and compliance.
With EPA certification in-hand and FMVSS compliance, Mullen can now begin shipments of Class 3 EVs for customer deliveries.
On Aug. 28, 2023, Mullen also received an order for Class 3 EV trucks from NRTC Automation Group .

Effective Sept. 22, 2023, Mullen Receives EPA Certification for Class 3 EV Commercial Vehicles

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Monday, September 25, 2023

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BREA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announces its achievement of a key milestone with full approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) with certification for Class 3 EV Commercial Vehicles received on Sept. 22, 2023. Class 3 vehicle production began in August 2023 with the first vehicles rolling off the assembly line on Aug. 21, 2023.

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Class 3 vehicle production began in August 2023 with the first vehicles rolling off the assembly line on Aug. 21, 2023.
In addition, the Mullen Class 3 EV Cab Chassis Truck has completed all required testing requirements for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (“FMVSS”) and compliance.
With EPA certification in-hand and FMVSS compliance, Mullen can now begin shipments of Class 3 EVs for customer deliveries.
On Aug. 28, 2023, Mullen also received an order for Class 3 EV trucks from NRTC Automation Group .

PFAS Settlement Steering Committee Releases Allocation Estimates for Largest Drinking Water Settlement in History

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Summy added that precise allocation figures will be available only after data from participating members of the settlement class is received and processed.

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Summy added that precise allocation figures will be available only after data from participating members of the settlement class is received and processed.
“These settlements serve as a source of supplementary funding for public water systems, aiding them in the important task of purifying their drinking water sources from PFAS contamination,” said Matt Holmes, CEO of the National Rural Water Association.
“These allocation estimates act as a valuable resource for public water providers, offering them an approximation of the financial support they can anticipate from these settlements.”
The settlement includes contributions from PFAS manufacturers 3M and Dupont.
Drinking water is one of the primary routes through which humans are exposed to, and potentially suffer harm from, the chemicals.

Pacific Northwest plumbing experts recommend homeowners take action for National Water Quality Month

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harts Services, a top-rated Pacific Northwest plumbing and electrical company founded in 2013, encourages area homeowners to take steps to protect the local water supply during August to help recognize National Water Quality Month.

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TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harts Services , a top-rated Pacific Northwest plumbing and electrical company founded in 2013, encourages area homeowners to take steps to protect the local water supply during August to help recognize National Water Quality Month .
Since 2005, National Water Quality Month has been a time for Americans to think about the importance of fresh water sources and their impact on health, industry and ecosystems.
We can all do our part to ensure we continue to have fresh, clean water now and in the future."
In addition, Hart urges homeowners to consider a home water quality inspection and home water filtration system.

California American Water Marks Yet Another Successful Annual Consumer Confidence Report

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

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California American Water has completed its 2022 Consumer Confidence Report which represents yet another successful year of delivering safe, reliable water to the Monterey Peninsula.

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California American Water has completed its 2022 Consumer Confidence Report which represents yet another successful year of delivering safe, reliable water to the Monterey Peninsula.
The standard measure for a water company is compliance with the federal and state maximum contaminant level (MCL) requirements, and California American Water continues to consistently perform beyond industry standards.
As the Peninsula’s retail water provider, supplying water to approximately 100,000 residents, California American Water takes great pride in our ability to provide reliable water quantity and quality.
“Achieving our water quality record of success is not accomplished by just taking samples at the tap.” said Dr. Jack Wang, Central California Director of Water Quality Environmental Compliance.

Environmental Protection Agency to Set New Standard on “Forever Chemicals”

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Monday, April 24, 2023

For PFNA, PFHxS, PFBS, and GenX chemicals, the EPA proposes not one standard for each but a limit for a mix of them.

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For PFNA, PFHxS, PFBS, and GenX chemicals, the EPA proposes not one standard for each but a limit for a mix of them.
This extremely low level is about at the detection level capability of current technology.
Contamination can also happen in the distribution system after treatment from the local municipality or private well has already occurred.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it is recommended to test well water annually to ensure it does not contain harmful contaminants.

Fisker Completes All Applicable FMVSS Testing for Fisker Ocean SUV; Company Awaiting Official EPA Certification for US Range

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230406005214/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230406005214/en/
Fisker completes all applicable FMVSS testing for Fisker Ocean SUV.
Company awaiting official EPA certification for U.S. range.
"An official five-star rating will now be possible should NHTSA select a Fisker Ocean for testing."
The carmaker is pursuing an official Certificate of Conformity (CoC) with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to validate the Fisker Ocean Extreme range.