Stel Bailey

Most people have never heard the term PFAS, yet these chemicals are quietly present in daily routines across the country. From the pan you cook breakfast in to the water you drink before bed, PFAS have found their way into places we rarely question.

As testing continues to expand, the next challenge will be turning information into action, ensuring that every community not only knows what is in their water, but has the tools, support, and resources to respond.

A growing wave of lawsuits is reshaping the national response to PFAS contamination. From local water systems to military communities, cities and residents are taking legal action to hold polluters accountable for decades of environmental damage.