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Pursue PFAS Free is a community lead group in Yakima, WA, providing resources and support in the remediation of PFAS chemicals.

We stand as a voice for those impacted by harmful PFAS chemicals and will Pursue PFAS Free together.

10/19/2026

Halloween costumes can come with more than a few scares. 🎃

Some costumes and accessories have been found to contain concerning chemicals, including lead, cadmium, BPA, and phthalates.

While this research isn’t specifically about PFAS, it’s a reminder that chemicals can show up in unexpected everyday products. Reusing costumes, getting creative with items you already own, or shopping secondhand are simple ways to rely less on disposable fast-fashion costumes.

👻 This Halloween, get curious about what goes into the products your family uses: https://pursuepfasfree.org/social-media-resources/?utm_source=facebook

10/16/2026

What happens when PFAS is found in a private well? 💧

For some families in East Selah, that question has become a local reality. PFAS have been detected in individual and shared wells in the area, making it important for private well owners to know their options.

Testing through a certified laboratory can help determine whether PFAS are present, while local resources can connect residents with testing information and potential water filtration assistance.

👉 Find resources and support available to East Selah residents:
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10/14/2026

How much do you know about the water you rely on every day?

Instead of simply knowing PFAS exist, start asking questions that can help you better understand your own water:

1️⃣ Could PFAS be in my drinking water?

2️⃣ Does my community test for PFAS?

3️⃣ Do I get my water from a public system or private well?

4️⃣ Where can I find my area’s PFAS testing results?

5️⃣ What can I do if PFAS is detected?

📌 Save this post and use these questions to start learning more about your water.

10/08/2026

PFAS don’t simply disappear when we wash or throw something away.

These persistent chemicals can enter wastewater from industrial and commercial sources, as well as everyday activities like using or washing certain PFAS-treated products.

Once PFAS enter the waste stream, they can be difficult to remove and may end up in sewage sludge, biosolids, and the broader environment. That’s why preventing PFAS from entering the waste stream in the first place is so important.

👉 Learn more about where PFAS can go after use and why reducing them at the source matters:
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10/05/2026

How well do you know the water coming into your home? 💧

Clean water is part of everyday life, but many of us don’t know much about where ours comes from or what’s been found in it.

Is your water from a public system or a private well? Does your community test for PFAS? And do you know where to find those results?

Understanding your water is a simple but important step toward making informed choices for your household.

👉 Get to know your water. Start by exploring your local water source, testing, and PFAS information.

09/30/2026

📣 Your voice can help shape PFAS policy.

You don’t have to be a scientist or policymaker to take part in environmental decisions that affect your community.

Right now, the EPA is accepting public comments on draft guidance for managing PFOA and PFOS in sewage sludge and biosolids. The comment period is open through October 5, 2026, and feedback received may help inform future EPA actions.

👉 Stay informed, speak up, and see what’s being proposed:
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09/28/2026

The fight against PFAS is going global. 🌍

New European Union packaging rules now set limits on PFAS “forever chemicals” in food-contact packaging, including items like takeaway containers, bakery paper, and pizza boxes.

PFAS have been used in these products because they resist grease and water, but their persistence means they can remain in the environment and contribute to contamination long after use.

The EU’s action is another sign of growing efforts worldwide to address PFAS at the source, before these chemicals enter our water, soil, and food.

📣 See how communities around the world are working to reduce PFAS pollution: https://pursuepfasfree.org/social-media-resources/?utm_source=facebook

09/21/2026

When PFAS pollutes our water, who should pay to clean it up?

In June, Chemours, a chemical manufacturer spun off from DuPont, agreed to a federal settlement estimated at at least $450 million over alleged illegal PFAS discharges in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey.

The agreement includes a $22.5 million civil penalty, investments in pollution controls, and measures to provide clean drinking water to communities near certain Chemours facilities.

The settlement raises a much bigger question about accountability: when industrial pollution impacts communities, who should bear the cost of making things right?

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09/17/2026

PFAS can show up in more places than you might think.

These “forever chemicals” have been used in everyday products designed to resist water, grease, stains, and heat, including some cookware, food packaging, outdoor gear, and personal care products.

While avoiding PFAS entirely can be difficult, becoming more aware of what you buy and choosing safer alternatives when possible can help reduce unnecessary exposure.

👉 Follow along to learn where PFAS may show up in everyday life and discover simple ways to make more informed choices.

09/14/2026

PFAS is not just a national issue. It is affecting families right here in East Selah.

Last August, around 100 people gathered at the Selah Civic Center to raise concerns about PFAS contamination in local drinking wells. Nearly four years after contamination was first discovered, residents were still asking for answers, long-term solutions, and a stronger voice in decisions affecting their community.

Pursue PFAS Free founder and East Selah resident Brandi Hyatt emphasized the importance of having a community voice: “If we had a space like that, we could hear the decisions and be a part of the voice of what's happening.”

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