November 2024 EPA Report Reveals 5,000 New Communities With Detected PFAS in Drinking Water
What We Know about Health Effects
Current peer-reviewed scientific studies have shown that exposure to certain levels of PFAS may lead to*:
Reproductive
Reproductive effects such as decreased fertility or increased high blood pressure in pregnant women.
Development
Developmental effects or delays in children, including low birth weight, accelerated puberty, bone variations, or behavioral changes.
Cancer
Increased risk of some cancers, including prostate, kidney, and testicular cancers.
Immunity
Reduced ability of the body’s immune system to fight infections, including reduced vaccine response.
Hormones
Interference with the body’s natural hormones.
Cholesterol
Increased cholesterol levels and/or risk of obesity.
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Western Washington Community Water Suppliers with
Detected Forever Chemicals in Their Drinking Water**
921, 359 Residents
Water Systems
Mountain View
Sunset Farm
Enterprise Estates
Lisecc
Lyon Road Community
Ault Field
San Juan Estates
Hillcrest Village
Whispering Pines
Crossroads
Harrington Lagoon
Northgate Terrace
Cal Waterworks
Deer Lakes Estates
Mecca Community
Point Allen
Kackman Creek
Arlington Water Dept.
Arlington East Mutual
Arlington View Estates
Roseland Community
Priest Beach
Cross Valley
City of Goldbar
Lake Tuck
Sammamish Plateau
North Bend
City of Redmond
Madrona Beach
Bullitt Center
Loveland Mobile Estates
Highline
City of Renton
Issaquah Water
Issaquah Valley
Mirrormont
Cristalina
Cedar River
Forest Grove
Sawyerwood
Covington
Welchs
City of Auburn
Kent Water Dept.
Mountain View Water
Forest Grove Hills
Evergreen Sky Ranch
Lakehaven Utility
Montessori Spring Valley
City of Milton
Mountain View Edgewood
Towns Mobile Home Park
City of Puyallup
Valley Meadow
Ryanwood Improvement
Ranier View Park Addition
Enchanted Firs Mobile Estates
Orting 15
Graham Hill Mutual
Shadow Pines Mobile Estates
Whiskey Hollow-670
Fruitland Mutual
Meridian Terrace Mobile Home Park
Summit
Twin Firs
Spanaway
Nelson Ridge
Bethel Ranchettes
Kuzmianich
Crescent Park
Ranier Villa
Lakewood
Western State Hospitak
Westbridge Estates
Dupont
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**Source: I tallied up the Western WA communities with detected PFAS contamination in drinking water from the Environmental Working Group PFAS Map, sourced from the most recent UCMR EPA report.
I included communities West of the mountain passes, East of Puget Sound and as far South as DuPont (just because that seemed like an appropriate place to end the list). Please know that drinking water contamination is not the fault of the water treatment facilities or our cities, it is caused by unregulated harmful chemicals that have moved into the manufacturing of tens of thousands of products for nearly the past 75 years. Yet, water utility companies are working on decontamination, but it will take time and billions of dollars (part of which needs to come from the federal government).
I compiled this list because I care about my neighbors and want to do my part to raise the volume on this important health issue. After researching the topic among media outlets and public utility websites and community blogs, I could find very little reporting of the newly identified communities. Worse yet, very few people and organizations are recommending what people can do to safeguard their health. That's where I come in with my fiery determination!
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