The EPA has recently announced its first ever legal limits for PFAS in drinking water, but much more remains to be done. Millions of Americans are exposed to dangerous amounts of PFAS chemicals in their water, food or by consumer products. PFAS are uniquely harmful and persistent contaminants that cause cancer, organ damage, immune system suppression and harm children’s development. When finalized, the new rules will improve water quality for millions of Americans.

This is an issue that the Nassau County Sierra Club has just begun to discuss. 

Here is an image depicting how PFAS get into our water

We are posting a link to access a video recording of a recent Sierra Club WEBINAR on PFAS pollution. Hear from Linda Birnbaum, one of the nation's leading toxicology researchers about the story of PFAS contamination, and what needs to be done to protect people and the planet from these dangerous chemicals. 

This video recording can be accessed at any time. View at your own convenience. See link below.

Link to the webinar video recording:
Protecting our drinking water from PFAS pollution - Zoom

Webinar Speakers include:
Linda Birnbaum, retired EPA and NIH leader
Sonya Lunder, Sierra Club Senior Toxics Policy Advisor
Representatives from Sierra Club Hawaii, Sierra Club Michigan, Grassroots PFAS team, and Water Sentinels

Related articles and resources on PFAS pollution:
Interactive Map: PFAS Contamination Crisis: New Data Show 2,858 Sites in 50 States (ewg.org)

Breaking Down Toxic PFAS - Earthjustice

PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere: Here’s What That Means for Wildlife • The Revelator

PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances) | Sierra Club