The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to list nine additional PFAS compounds as hazardous. EPA must use its authority to protect communities and waterways from the well-documented risks associated with PFAS.
PFAS have been widely used in manufacturing and consumer products — like nonstick cookware and water-resistant clothing — since at least the 1950s. These ‘forever chemicals’ are linked to increased incidence of cancer, liver and kidney disease, reproductive issues, immunodeficiencies, and hormonal disruptions. Experts estimate that more than 200 million Americans are exposed to PFAS through drinking water.
That is why we need to support EPA’s proposal to expand PFAS protections for the sake of our public drinking water supplies and public health.
