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New Milford residents sue manufacturer for alleged PFAS pollution

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Kimberly-Clark has manufactured paper products in New Milford since the 1950s. Its facility is located next to the Housatonic River.PFAS chemicals are used to make products heat and water-resistant. According to the CDC, they can cause cancer, birth defects, immune disease and more.

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New Milford residents sue manufacturer for alleged PFAS pollution

Eric Kleiner, center, sorts samples for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAS research at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Center For Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response. (Joshua A. Bickel / AP)Three New Milford residents are suing manufacturing company Kimberly-Clark for alleged PFAS contamination in their community.Kimberly-Clark has manufactured paper products in New Milford since the 1950s. Its facility is lo…

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