Buffalo Water Board sues 17 companies over alleged PFAS contamination in Lake Erie

Buffalo Water Board files lawsuit against chemical companies

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Water Board is taking legal action against over a dozen chemical companies that manufacture or distribute firefighting foam or make the components of it, alleging that they have allowed PFAS-related chemicals, also known as “forever chemicals,” to contaminate their water supply. "This is the Water Board saying to a [...]

Buffalo Water Board sues 17 companies over PFAS in Lake Erie as city tests show levels near federal limit

The Water Board’s lawsuit targets makers of PFAS firefighting foam. Buffalo Water’s own report shows PFOS in treated water at up to 3.56 parts per trillion, just under the 4.0 federal limit. The post Buffalo Water Board sues 17 companies over PFAS in Lake Erie as city tests show levels near federal limit first appeared on The Buffalo Chronicle.

Buffalo Water Board sues 17 companies over alleged PFAS contamination in Lake Erie

The lawsuit claims chemicals used in firefighting foam have contaminated the water supply serving about 276,000 people. The Water Board is seeking damages for testing, treatment and other costs.