When will National PFAS Contamination Awareness Day be celebrated? April 6th of each calendar year.
What is National PFAS Contamination Awareness Day? National PFAS Contamination Awareness Day is an annual day set aside to recognize PFAS contamination in our environment and the effects this contamination has on drinking water, surface water, land, plants, food sources, and all animals from humans to polar bears. It is a day to learn and share about PFAS contamination, its sources, and how to prevent it. The day highlights the struggles communities face managing PFAS, the health challenges endured by victims, and the ongoing public health consequences of exposure. It also celebrates advances in PFAS science, including epidemiology, toxicology, remediation, and destruction technology.
How should National PFAS Contamination Awareness Day be celebrated or observed?
- Educate: Learn about the history of PFAS and discover all the ways these chemicals are still in use today.
- Engage: Check your local water quality data for PFAS and change your water filter cartridges if applicable.
- Share: Post what you have learned and how contamination affects your life on social media using the hashtag #PFASContamination.
- Support: Host a PFAS movie night (but skip the microwave popcorn) and connect with researchers, advocates, and community members working on solutions.
Why was National PFAS Contamination Awareness Day created? The day is created to highlight the struggles communities face managing PFAS contamination, the health challenges of those affected, and the ongoing sources and public health consequences of exposure. It draws attention to advances in PFAS science and identifies areas of focus and collaboration for community members, scientists, and advocates. Its purpose is to help people understand this contamination and how to prevent it.
Who created this day? This day was created by Westfield Residents Advocating For Themselves, Inc. in 2026.