… Californians are exposed to PFAS through products like nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing and cosmetics, and cleaning products. When PFAS treated products are washed, the chemicals can go down the drain and possibly end up in our groundwater. Experts estimate that more than half of Californians are exposed to PFAS in our water. … That’s why CALPIRG is working to pass laws that would phase out PFAS from consumer products and require water departments to filter PFAS out of our water supply. … And last week we went to the Capitol and delivered that support from the public. 

Other PFAS news:

• JD Supra: PFAS in consumer products: State-by-state regulations
• Community Forward Redlands (Calif.): Redlands OKs $369K contract to test groundwater after landfill leachate mishandling