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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in Southeast Louisiana

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You may have heard about PFAS, sometimes called “forever chemicals.”
They are chemicals that do not break down and can build up in water and in our bodies over time and cause cancers and other illness. PFAS Cancers

PFAS have been used for years in:

  • Firefighting foam
  • Industrial plants
  • Military bases 

Studies have linked some PFAS to serious health problems, including certain cancers.

📍 Areas in Southeast Louisiana with higher PFAS concern include:

  • New Orleans
  • Jefferson Parish
  • St. Bernard Parish
  • St. Charles Parish
  • St. James Parish 
  • St. John the Baptist Parish
  • Plaquemines Parish
  • Communities along the Mississippi River
    Many people were exposed without ever being warned, often through drinking water.

🧠 What You Should Know

  • You have the right to clean water 
  • You have the right to information about chemicals in your community 
  • Courts across the country are reviewing PFAS cases to decide responsibility

This post is for education only, so our community can stay informed and ask the right questions.

The Law Office of René Fabré believes knowledge is power and encourages Southeast Louisiana residents to stay aware of environmental health issues that may affect their families.

📌 This is not legal advice or an advertisement. Every situation is different. PFAS Cancers

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