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John,
A new report says that so-called “forever chemicals” have been found in 43 out of 44 cities tested.
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are known as “forever chemicals” because once they’re in the environment, they don’t break down naturally. When we ingest them, they build up in our bodies. They are associated with a range of health problems, including hormone imbalances, birth defects and cancer. Food & Water Action is leading the fight to push Congress to deal with PFAS now.
Join us today! Will you donate to help stop the “forever chemicals” in our water?
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It’s almost impossible to prevent PFAS contamination of our water because corporations continue to use them widely, without regulation1.
But right now, the Senate is considering a bill that would put an end to this. The Prevent Future American Sickness (PFAS) Act would designate PFAS as hazardous substances, hold corporations accountable for their pollution, and require the cleanup of the hardest-hit PFAS contamination areas2.
PFAS are in things we use every day, from the Teflon-coated pans we cook with to the Scotchguard-coated carpets we walk on. They’re in our shoes, our food wrappers and even our microwave popcorn bags3. And because of sloppy manufacturing and disposal practices - most notably near big former military airports all over the country - these chemicals have leached into our water.
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In the recent study, PFAS were found in nearly every water sample tested, sometimes at levels higher than the EPA considers safe. But in the 20 years the EPA has known about the dangers of PFAS in drinking water, it has never designated these toxic chemicals as hazardous substances or required their cleanup4.
The new Senate bill would finally hold corporations accountable for their contamination and jump start the cleanup of PFAS-contaminated sites across the country.
We’re fighting to spread the word about the dangers of PFAS and pressure the Senate to act immediately.
Will you join the fight and donate to help stop the use of forever chemicals?
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Onward together,
Wenonah Hauter
Founder and Executive Director
Food & Water Action and Food & Water Watch
P.S. Here's one more piece of information.
1. 43 cities have contaminated water. Here's how to protect yourself
[link removed] Mic, January 28 2020.
2. Sanders unveils bill to combat corporate polluters and protect drinking water
[link removed] Food and Water Watch, January 29 2020
3. Forever chemicals in your drinking water, it is worse than previously thought
[link removed] Forbes, January 23 2020
4. PFAS contamination of drinking water far more prevalent than previously reported
[link removed] EWG, January 22 2020
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