PFAS Crisis: 2.4 Million New Yorkers Drinking Contaminated Water

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These chemicals never break down in nature and are already in the bloodstream of 98% of Americans.

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The shocking truth? PFAS-related health costs in New York alone are estimated between $2.7-$4.4 billion every year.

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PFAS lurk in everyday items: non-stick pans, waterproof clothing, and firefighting foam before entering our water, soil, and eventually our bodies.

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Communities like Hoosick Falls and Newburgh have become ground zero for this invisible threat, with devastating consequences for residents.

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What happens when these chemicals enter your body? They've been linked to kidney cancer, thyroid disease, and developmental issues in children.

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While New York once led with safety standards at 10 parts per trillion, federal agencies now say even 4 ppt could be dangerous.

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The financial burden is crushing - $436 million already spent on cleanup with another $1 billion planned. But is it enough?

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Testing revealed a disturbing truth: 68% of groundwater wells near landfills exceed safe PFAS limits.

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Several million New Yorkers using private wells remain in the dark about what's actually in their drinking water.

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New York has banned PFAS in some products, but experts warn this barely scratches the surface of a growing crisis.

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Several million New Yorkers using private wells remain in the dark about what's actually in their drinking water.

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These chemicals never break down in nature and are already in the bloodstream of 98% of Americans.

The shocking truth? PFAS-related health costs in New York alone are estimated between $2.7-$4.4 billion every year.

PFAS lurk in everyday items: non-stick pans, waterproof clothing, and firefighting foam before entering our water, soil, and eventually our bodies.

Communities like Hoosick Falls and Newburgh have become ground zero for this invisible threat, with devastating consequences for residents.

What happens when these chemicals enter your body? They've been linked to kidney cancer, thyroid disease, and developmental issues in children.

While New York once led with safety standards at 10 parts per trillion, federal agencies now say even 4 ppt could be dangerous.

The financial burden is crushing - $436 million already spent on cleanup with another $1 billion planned. But is it enough?

Testing revealed a disturbing truth: 68% of groundwater wells near landfills exceed safe PFAS limits.

Several million New Yorkers using private wells remain in the dark about what's actually in their drinking water.

New York has banned PFAS in some products, but experts warn this barely scratches the surface of a growing crisis.

Several million New Yorkers using private wells remain in the dark about what's actually in their drinking water.

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