#BanPFAS

Tell REI: Phase PFAS Out of its Products!

The outdoor gear industry has a toxic secret. Many popular outdoor brands use toxic PFAS to waterproof products from jackets to boots. The production, use, and disposal of these products pollute people and the planet. We need to convince REI, one of the top outdoor retailers, to stop selling PFAS polluting products. Add your voice today.

Tell REI to phase PFAS out of its products!

California Program Update May 2023 - Clean Water Action's Fight Against Toxic Chemicals

Clean Water Action’s Fight Against Toxic Chemicals | California Program Update, May 2023

May 23, 2023 | By Clean Water Action California

Welcome to Clean Water Action California’s first program update! Every month you’ll read all about how we’re working towards California’s environmental health and safety. Thank you for your support of this work and for being part of the solution!

Protect Firefighters from PFAS Chemicals!

Email your representative today and tell them to vote NO on SB 144 and work instead toward completely banning the use of firefighting foam that contains PFAS in Pennsylvania.

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Turn Off the Tap on Toxic PFAS in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts legislative season has begun! Now is the time to get action on PFAS and other toxic chemicals.

Clean Water Action 2023 Legislative Priorities in Connecticut

March 2, 2023 | By Anne Hulick

The Connecticut 2023 legislative session is in full swing and Clean Water Action is working hard on critical legislative proposals. Our priorities include PFAS, climate change, and environmental justice.

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"3M poisoned our water to save a buck or two"

February 17, 2023 | By Derek Lowen

Derek Lowen grew up in Oakdale, Minnesota. Oakdale is also home to a 3M disposal site, one of several across the state. Water testing in 2005 and 2006 showed extremely high levels of PFOS and PFOA, two types of PFAS chemicals. Internal documents showed that 3M was aware of the dangers of PFAS chemicals for decades, but did not inform alert the public or the government about the potential risk.