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Protecting our Health from Toxic Chemicals
Every day, we are exposed to toxic chemicals in food, water, the environment, and consumer products. While most Americans assume that products must be tested for safety before they are put on store shelves, many items in stores and in our homes contain chemicals known to be toxic.
Who We Are
Since our founding during the campaign to pass the landmark Clean Water Act in 1972, Clean Water Action has worked to win strong health and environmental protections by bringing issue expertise, solution-oriented thinking and people power to the table.
Clean Water Currents | Spring 2026
In This Issue: Looking Forward - A Message from Lynn Thorp, Clean Water Action President | Mobilizing Against the Polluted Water Rule | Clean Water Victory in Colorado | Protecting Our Communities from Toxic Chemicals | National Parks Reuse Project | 2025 Year in Review | State Updates
PFAS: The Ingredient You Never Ordered
Thousands of Californians are unknowingly exposed to toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" every time they cook or eat from a Teflon (PTFE) pan. Here's what you need to know.
PFAS: The Ingredient You Never Ordered
Learn more about Connecticut's landmark 2024 PFAS ban, and why we need to defend it from industry attacks.