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Prioritizing an Upstream Focus for PFAS in Drinking Water

August 4, 2025 | By Krista Vanderpuye

According to a 2023 U.S. Geological Survey, at least 45% of tap water in the U.S. contains one or more types of PFAS. This contamination didn’t occur overnight—it has been building up in our environment for decades, beginning with the initial manufacturing of PFAS in the 1940s.

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Time to Protect MA from Toxic PFAS!

The more we make, use, and throw away things with toxic PFAS, the more PFAS accumulates in the environment and in our bodies. Tell the Massachusetts Legislature they must act to stop the flow of toxic products into our state.

Take action to keep dangerous chemicals out of kids’ products!

An Act for Toxic Free Kids (H4357/S2660) protects children from early life exposures to chemicals that can cause lifelong harm by restricting toxic chemicals in children’s products.

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Graphic design for MA's new PFAS to Plastics legislative priorities for 2024-2025

From PFAS to Plastics: 2025-26 Toxics Legislative Priorities in Massachusetts

February 5, 2025 | By Laura Spark

This session, it’s time to make sure that everyone in Massachusetts is protected from toxic chemicals. Learn more!

Beware of Black Plastic: Share leftover stuffing, NOT leftover toxics!

November 22, 2024 | By Kerry Doyle

Are you serving mashed potatoes with a side of toxic flame retardants? If you have Black Plastic kitchen utensils or food containers, the answer is probably YES. How did this happen and what can we all do about it? Let us explain.

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The Turf is Artificial, But the Harm is Very Real

September 16, 2024 | By Mara Silgailis and Amy Goldsmith

Artificial or synthetic turf is finding its way onto more athletic fields and playgrounds, but it is not without controversy and real concerns of safety. When comparing natural grass to artificial turf, Clean Water Action believes the evidence is clear --- natural grass is a better and safer option for both people and the environment.