PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit

Were you diagnosed with Kidney, Testicular, or Thyroid Cancer, or Ulcerative Colitis after being exposed to PFAS chemicals in your drinking water?

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Confirmed PFAS Spills in America

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has documented nearly 900 spills of firefighting aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) containing dangerous PFAS “forever chemicals” across the United States. According to EPA records, these spills have ranged from hundreds to thousands of gallons, with many releasing toxic chemicals directly into local waterways and drinking water supplies.

Research shows that residents living near AFFF spill sites face significantly increased health risks from exposure to these toxic chemicals through contaminated drinking water. Many residents remain unaware that their past health conditions may be linked to nearby AFFF contamination sites.

Health Risks from AFFF Water Contamination

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Documented health conditions linked to AFFF foam water contamination include:

  • Kidney cancer
  • Testicular cancer
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Ulcerative Colitis

PFAS chemicals from firefighting foam pose a serious threat to human health through their contamination of groundwater and drinking water supplies. These “forever chemicals” earned their name because they persist in the environment for decades without breaking down. What makes them particularly dangerous is their ability to build up in the human body over time, leading to serious and potentially life-altering health conditions that may not appear until years after exposure.

Legal Support for AFFF Exposure Victims

If you lived near a documented AFFF PFAS spill site and were later diagnosed with cancer or Ulcerative Colitis, you may be entitled to compensation. 

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Important EPA Rulings Strengthen PFAS Claims

In April 2024, the EPA established the first-ever legally enforceable drinking water standards for PFAS chemicals, acknowledging that these substances pose health risks to over 100 million Americans. This landmark ruling recognizes the link between PFAS exposure and thousands of deaths and tens of thousands of serious illnesses. The federal government has committed $1 billion for water testing and treatment to address this widespread contamination.

The EPA has also taken the significant step of designating PFOA and PFOS – two primary PFAS chemicals found in firefighting foam – as hazardous substances under federal Superfund law. This designation provides important new legal pathways for holding manufacturers and polluters financially responsible for contamination. Together, these regulatory changes have strengthened the legal framework for seeking compensation for PFAS-related injuries.

Sources:

EPA data show almost 900 ‘forever chemical’ foam releases, many into local waterways, Environmental Working Group (March 11, 2022)

Key EPA Actions to Address PFAS, EPA (October 31, 2024)

General Fact Sheet: EPA’s Final Rule to Limit PFAS in Drinking Water, EPA (July 12, 2024)

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