Clean Water Action

Microplastics never biodegrade. They are found worldwide—in rain, snow, soil, food, and throughout the human body. Microplastics are plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters (nanoplastics are even smaller). Join us in taking action to reduce microplastics and protect public health and our water!

In This Issue: Looking Forward - A Message from Lynn Thorp, Clean Water Action President | Mobilizing Against the Polluted Water Rule | Clean Water Victory in Colorado | Protecting Our Communities from Toxic Chemicals | National Parks Reuse Project | 2025 Year in Review | State Updates

Thousands of Californians are unknowingly exposed to toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" every time they cook or eat from a Teflon (PTFE) pan. Here's what you need to know.

Learn more about Connecticut's landmark 2024 PFAS ban, and why we need to defend it from industry attacks.

Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of over 15,000 chemicals widely used in consumer products and industrial processes. Toxic at very low levels, these chemicals are already in the blood of 98% of Americans and are contaminating Massachusetts drinking water, rivers, lakes, oceans, soil, plants and wildlife. Learn about 2026 legislation to protect our water and health from PFAS!

Toxic chemicals shouldn’t be in things children use every day. Unfortunately, children’s products can contain PFAS, lead, asbestos, phthalates, bisphenols, and other chemicals that are harmful to children’s health and development. Learn more about 2026 legislation to change this!