Hazardous chemicals known collectively as “forever chemicals” or PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) were created in the mid-20th century by chemical companies and were used in multiple industries. They are now in our drinking water and have been causing negative health outcomes for consumers for decades.
This is especially an issue in Loveland, which has some of the highest PFAS levels in the area, ranging from 14 – 35 ppt. The new USEPA regulation stipulates 4 ppt. Unfortunately, the City of Loveland continues to say ‘the water is safe for consumption.” This contradicts what the EPA is saying. While these standards will not go into effect for five years, our local water is too contaminated to drink now.
The Sierra Club Miami Group is hosting a public forum Tuesday, June 4 at Loveland’s Branch Library to discuss the disturbing levels of PFAS that have been discovered in Loveland’s water. Addressing this issue are Nathan Alley, Conservation Program Coordinator for the Ohio Sierra Club, and Sharon Scovanner, community activist in Loveland. They will be sharing information about the history of these hazardous chemicals in our drinking water, the health impacts of PFAS, and what we can do to protect our families.
We will be sharing information on the following topics:
- History of PFAS.
- New USEPA regulations for PFAS.
- Negative health outcomes resulting from PFAS.
- History of PFAS in Loveland’s drinking water.
- How to protect your family.
Please note change of time and place! The forum will be held Tuesday, June 4, from 6–7:30 PM, at Loveland Public Library – 649 Loveland Madera Road, Ohio 45140.
You can join us in person or virtually. If you would like to join virtually, please register online
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqd-6urD8tHt1sn4pDKKDg4r61bPC5WR8N
