(PFAS Alternatives ACT) introduced Jul 20, 2023 by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.
While the municipal water contamination lawsuits have been settled with 3M, DuPont et al., in July and August alone, 1,000 new cases have been added to the AFFF MDL docket, and it has now surpassed 6,400 after 351 new cases were added to the MDL in the past 30 days showing a clear resurgence of individual personal injury cases, which will serve as a promising precedent for those who are still waiting for a resolution to their claims.
The EPA's release re-confirms the potential carcinogenic nature of PFAS chemicals and that there is no acceptable level of exposure or consumption for these substances.
The state of New Mexico has as 248 registered fire departments with a total of 1,207,200 personnel.
The PFAS Alternatives ACT would help expedite the development of PFAS-free turnout gear through comprehensive research, executing development initiatives, and rigorously testing the equipment. It would also serve as an essential support guidance for firefighters on best practices for mitigating harmful exposures.
Meanwhile, we can expect that many more firefighter individuals will be exposed to firefighting foam until further research and testing are done to come up with non-toxic, safe alternatives to AFFF formulations and firefighting gear.
