Austin Fast’s article reported in USA Today on February 24, 2026, “Are forever chemicals (PFAS) in your drinking water?” shares that at least 151 million people have been subjected to toxic “forever chemicals,” in their public drinking water based on water samples collected over the past three years by the EPA. See Link: Are PFAS forever chemicals in your drinking water? See the latest data More than 9,000 utilities across our nation have provided samples to EPA and the EPA will release its final update of these records by Fall 2026. Many cities are reporting levels that exceed the limits of the PFAS chemicals. Columbia Water, South Carolina, has sued …

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PFAS IN OUR FARM CROPS A recent CBS New York report by Jennifer McLogan revealed high levels of PFAS in produce from eight Long Island farms. Scientific findings indicate that PFAS contamination poses a significant environmental concern that has not yet received the urgency it warrants. Studies show that 97% of Americans have detectable levels of PFAS in their blood, underscoring the need for meaningful action to safeguard current and future generations. The issue of farm vegetables contaminated with this chemical is a concern across our nation, not only on Long Island. These chemicals can leach from storage containers into agricultural products and eventually enter the soil and groundwater.

PFAS (“forever chemicals”) are creating significant and escalating liability concerns for insurers and their clients. Claims related to PFAS exposure, now detected in the blood of most Americans, continue to rise, with more than 15,000 cases currently pending in federal court. As insurance attorney Scott Seaman told Law360, “with PFAS, I think we may have found something to rival asbestos” — a warning that rising settlement costs could push PFAS‑related liabilities well beyond those historically associated with asbestos. These risks extend not only to PFAS manufacturers but also to companies that continue using PFAS in their products despite known environmental and health impacts. An Insurance Journal article reported that most …

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