Minnesota PFAS Suit

The city of Hastings, MN is suing Minnesota based company 3M for allegedly releasing PFAS chemicals into at least five groundwater and municipal wells. These “forever chemicals” don’t break down and have been linked to serious health problems, like some cancers. The complaint alleges that 3M has known about these chemical risks for decades but has mislead the public about those risks. 3M since said that they are committing billions toward mitigating PFAS exposure in the state. Our Health Equity advocates for specific and actionable solutions to PFAS exposure that ensure all Americans have access to clean drinking water. Read more here.