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An Act to Protect Massachusetts Public Health from PFAS (H4870/S1504): Fact Sheet
Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of over 15,000 chemicals widely used in consumer products and industrial processes. Toxic at very low levels, these chemicals are already in the blood of 98% of Americans and are contaminating Massachusetts drinking water, rivers, lakes, oceans, soil, plants and wildlife. Learn about 2026 legislation to protect our water and health from PFAS!
An act relative to toxic free kids (H4357, S2660) Fact Sheet
Toxic chemicals shouldn’t be in things children use every day. Unfortunately, children’s products can contain PFAS, lead, asbestos, phthalates, bisphenols, and other chemicals that are harmful to children’s health and development. Learn more about 2026 legislation to change this!
Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund Urge EPA not to Weaken the Definition of the "Waters of the United States"
Public comment from Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund on the "Polluted Water Rule", EPA's proposed rule revising the definition of "Waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act.
Comments on EPA Plans to Rollback PFAS Drinking Water Limits
In late July, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened the National Drinking Water Advisory Council to brief them on plans to delay and weaken the first-ever Safe Drinking Water Act limits on some PFAS chemicals. We spoke during the public comment period and provided these written comments.
Putting Drinking Water First: Clarifying the "Definition of Waters of the United States Under the Clean Water Act"
The Definition of Waters of the U.S. under the Clean Water Act has concrete implications for source water protection and for drinking water quality, as it specifies whether the Clean Water Act’s pollution control programs should pertain to small streams, wetlands and certain other water bodies.
