New York legislators are renewing calls to stop the use of PFAS in everyday products

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“Lawmakers and advocates gathered at the New York state Capitol Tuesday to renew calls for legislation to control harmful PFAS chemicals.

‘You cannot avoid it. Our only hope is for future generations for us today to take the necessary steps to eliminate any production. And the continued production, the cleaning out of our water systems, and to prevent any future use of these forever chemicals.’

Democratic Assemblymember Deborah Glick from the 66^th District chairs the Committee on Environmental Conservation. Often referred to as ‘forever chemicals,’ PFAS are resistant to breakdown, leading to accumulation in the environment. Glick, of Manhattan, called on manufacturers using materials containing PFAS to be ‘responsible corporate citizens’ and pay for the cleanup.

The chemicals have turned up in the water supply in a number of Northeast communities in recent years and are found in household items like nonstick pans.”