PFAS are now a well-known hazard to the United States, but they are often observed from a birds-eye view. How does a family live when their livelihood is directly impacted by these forever chemicals? Two farmers by the name of Johanna Davis and Adam Nordell bought a farm that they later discovered had been contaminated by PFAS. The previous owner had fertilized the land with contaminated sewage, meaning that all of their crops were also contaminated. The two decided to recall all of their products and cease operation immediately.
This instance occurred within the state of Maine, which has been striving to prevent further PFAS contamination. What started as a bill to prevent companies from exploiting legislative loopholes turned into a movement to ban the forever chemical altogether. Naturally this has led to opposition due to the severity of the idea, but cases like Nordell and Davis demonstrate the danger of PFAS. They are living on the generosity of friends, with a farm that cannot be harvested and no solution in sight. While statistics and governmental action can seem distant, real lives are being changed by these chemicals.
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