Progress toward a future safe from PFAS “forever chemicals”
Dangerous PFAS chemicals are common in drinking water and household items – but these recent victories are making a safer future possible.
Clean water
Together we can protect the waterways that sustain our communities and our health.
Our waterways should be safe for swimming, fishing and drinking. But weak regulations and lax enforcement allow many of our rivers, lakes and streams to become so polluted they are no longer safe. This pollution, along with outdated infrastructure – like lead pipes in our schools – puts our health at risk. We need to work together to make sure our water is treated like the life-giving resource that it is.
The Latest on Clean water
Statement: New rule will aid PFAS clean-ups
We’re campaigning for Microplastic Free Waters
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Lobby day secures bipartisan support for the Plastic Pellet Free Water Act
We’re making your voice heard on mercury pollution
1 in 4 California child care centers have alarming levels of lead in drinking water
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Has PFAS contaminated your beach?
As summer kicks into high gear and more families are hitting lakes and beaches around the country, the last thing on their minds is potential dangers lurking in the water.
Major PFAS manufacturer will pay more than $10 billion for clean-up
A major chemical company and producer of PFAS “forever chemicals”, 3M agreed to a $10.3 billion settlement with public water utilities last Thursday.
Which bills are advancing in the California Legislature?
Bee-killing pesticides, lead in drinking water, toxic consumer products, and food waste are among problems targeted by lawmakers.
The military is ending the use of PFAS. Why that’s a win for kids’ health.
Using safer alternatives in firefighting foam will mean eliminating a significant pathway for toxic contamination of drinking water sources.
