Posted on 07.17.23

Residents of PFAS-polluted island file $42.4 million in claims against Wisconsin city

Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/, July 14, 2023

Residents of an island polluted with PFAS chemicals have filed claims demanding more than $40 million from a western Wisconsin city they say is responsible for the contamination.

Municipalities across Wisconsin are grappling with pollution from PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The man-made chemicals are present in a range of products, including cookware, firefighting foam and stain-resistant clothing. The substances don’t break down naturally and have been linked to a host of health issues in humans. Read more.

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