Citizens Campaign unveils map of 1,4-Dioxane water contamination.
According to their recent evaluation of public water suppliers across Long Island, water suppliers have reported the highest levels of 1,4-dioxane contamination in the nation.
The chemical, found in products including detergents and baby wipes, is listed as "likely to be carcinogenic to humans" by the Environmental Protection Agency.
(1:40 PM) FARMINGDALE – The Citizens Campaign for the Environment has made it easier for residents to see just how widespread the contamination of Long Island’s water is.
According to their recent evaluation of public water suppliers across Long Island, water suppliers have reported the highest levels of 1,4-dioxane contamination in the nation.
The chemical, found in products including detergents and baby wipes, is listed as "likely to be carcinogenic to humans" by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Citizen Campaign has posted an interactive map on its website that will allow Long Islanders to view their town’s level of 1.4-dioxane in the groundwater.
"Florida has chosen the standard of 3," Esposito says.
"California has chosen the standard of 1.
She is calling on all citizens to call their representatives to outlaw products that use the chemical in an effort to prevent further contamination.