#BanPFAS

"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.

Avonna Starck testifying in MN House Committee on HF372: Products containing PFAS notice required, and rulemaking required (disclosure)

Minnesota Legislative Update: PFAS Prevention Package

January 31, 2023 | By Avonna Starck

"Today I am writing specifically about our advocacy around PFAS chemicals and an emotional personal story that has touched many at the Capitol and across Minnesota."

"Through no fault of my own, I was exposed to these toxic chemicals. And as a result, I will die with this cancer."

January 27, 2023 | By Amara Strande

"We must come together to demand change and hold those responsible accountable for their actions. I urge all of you to take a stand against these toxic chemicals and demand change. Together we can make a difference and protect ourselves and future generations from the devastating effects of PFAS."

Amara Strande speaking at podium with her father and mother at the side

"Nobody deserves to go through what I did. We all deserve clean water and good health."

January 26, 2023 | By Benjamin Rule

"It is unacceptable to allow these forever chemicals to destroy not only our city, but our environment and our planet as well. If PFAS chemicals are even remotely to blame for my illness then I fear for the other people, families, and children living in the areas where they are at risk of exposure."

It’s our 50th Anniversary Year! So, how’d we do?

December 12, 2022 | By Jon Scott

Both Clean Water Action and the Clean Water Act turned 50 this year. We wanted to share some highlights (and three new videos!) of all that we’ve achieved and accomplished in 2022 with help from members and supporters like you.

Bob Wendelgass on steps of Supreme Court

EPA Directs States to Use Water Pollution Permits to Control PFAS

December 7, 2022 | By Jennifer Peters

The Clean Water Act has many tools that can—and should—be used to keep these toxic fluorinated “forever chemicals” out of our water. EPA’s memo makes it clear that states can use their existing water program authorities to address PFAS in wastewater discharges immediately.