PFAS in Drinking Water

On June 3 at 7 p.m., MetroWest Climate Solutions will host a discussion on PFAS, the “forever chemicals,” – a class of toxic chemicals found in everyday products such as non-stick pans and stain-repellant fabrics and clothing. Because these synthetic compounds do not break down in the environment (easily), these chemicals are showing up as contaminants in drinking water systems around the country. What can be done about this growing problem and how much should we worry? To register for the webinar, visit metrowestclimatesolutions.org.

Speakers will include Dr. Laurel Schaider, Senior Scientist, Silent Spring Institute, and Laura Spark, Senior Policy Advocate for Clean Water Action. The program will be moderated by Elizabeth Saunders, Massachusetts State Director at Clean Water.

Clean Water Action is a leading environmental advocacy organization on toxics in Massachusetts and spearheaded the coalition that successfully fought for the Children and Firefighters Protection Act, banning toxic flame retardants, enacted early this year.

Silent Spring Institute is the leading scientific research organization dedicated to uncovering the links between chemicals in our everyday environment and women’s health, with a focus on breast cancer prevention.

MetroWest Climate Solutions is a growing partnership between First Parish in Wayland, First Parish Church in Weston, First Parish in Lincoln, the Congregational Church of Weston, and other communities and individuals. Our mission is to share strategies for moving towards a low- and no-carbon-based society and economy and to suggest activities that enable individuals to help bring about solutions.

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