Standing up to toxic PFAS polluters to protect the health of our communities.
What are PFAS?
PFAS is an acronym that stands for Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS are a class of nearly 15,000 synthetic chemicals. Beginning in the 1940s, PFAS have been used in a variety of industrial products, like stain and water-resistant fabrics, cleaning products, paints, and fire-fighting foams. PFAS are commonly referred to as forever chemicals because they can take thousands of years to break down. Unfortunately, they are also linked to a wide array of health problems.
The drinking water of nearly 2 million Michiganders has been detected to have some level of PFAS.
According to the state of Michigan, there are more than 300 PFAS-contaminated sites in Michigan, and the drinking water of nearly 2 million Michiganders has been detected to have some level of PFAS.
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