Wisconsin Sues Manufacturers for 'Widespread Contamination' Caused by 'Forever Chemicals'

Wisconsin Sues Manufacturers , for 'Widespread Contamination' , Caused by 'Forever Chemicals'.

'The Hill' reports that the state of Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit against 18 companies that manufacture and market "forever chemicals.".

These cancer-linked compounds are known to linger and have long-term effects on both the human body and the environment.

These cancer-linked compounds are known to linger and have long-term effects on both the human body and the environment.

According to Governor Tony Evers, these firms are responsible for the "widespread contamination" of the state's "property and natural resources.".

According to Governor Tony Evers, these firms are responsible for the "widespread contamination" of the state's "property and natural resources.".

Every Wisconsinite should be able to trust the water that comes out of their tap, Tony Evers, Wisconsin Governor, via 'The Hill'.

The lawsuit alleges that the companies knew or should have known that their products could negatively impact public health and the environment.

The state is filing a lawsuit against three manufacturers and 15 other defendants for wrongful and deceptive acts that directly led to PFAS contamination of Wisconsin’s water, property and natural resources, Tony Evers, Wisconsin Governor, via 'The Hill'.

Major companies, including 3M and Dupont, are named in the lawsuit.

Major companies, including 3M and Dupont, are named in the lawsuit.

The science is clear: Exposure to certain PFAS and the environment can be damaging to human health, Tony Evers, Wisconsin Governor, via 'The Hill'.

But rather than warning consumers and users of associated risk and harms from their products and PFAS, these polluters concealed these dangers and even downplayed them to our families, communities and Wisconsinites, Tony Evers, Wisconsin Governor, via 'The Hill'.

But rather than warning consumers and users of associated risk and harms from their products and PFAS, these polluters concealed these dangers and even downplayed them to our families, communities and Wisconsinites, Tony Evers, Wisconsin Governor, via 'The Hill'