Read the full article by Ann Meyer (Wisconsin Watch)
“Marinette resident Andi Rich occasionally shows her anger over how elected officials don’t always seem to grasp the significance of PFAS-contaminated groundwater.
For years, Rich has kept up with the latest PFAS research and advocated for clean water in northeast Wisconsin.
‘It is a complicated issue, but it’s frustrating that the people who were put in charge to figure it out … are failing to even understand the issue well enough to know how to do anything about it,’ said Rich, a former candidate for the state Assembly.
Perfluoroalkyl- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or so-called ‘forever chemicals,’ have been linked to health issues, such as certain types of cancer, liver damage, thyroid issues and developmental effects or delays in children. The chemicals are used in a variety of manufactured goods, such as firefighting foam, nonstick coatings, textiles, carpeting and personal care products.”…