Citizens Campaign for the Environment will host a community meeting at Riverhead Free Library Aug. 9 on a Yale University study of 1,4-dioxane, a toxic “forever chemical,” polluting drinking water across Long Island.
The Yale Superfund Research Center is investigating 1,4-dioxane’s effects on human health, particularly on Long Island. Citizens Campaign for the Environment will be recruiting community members to participate in the study.
1,4-dioxane is a toxic chemical that “likely causes cancers of the liver, lung, skin, breast and more,” Citizens Campaign for the Environment said in a press release.
According to the press release, Long Island has some of the highest 1,4-dioxane detection levels in public and private drinking water in the United States.
1,4-dioxane has been used in industrial processes and many household products, including shampoo, body wash, laundry detergent, baby products, and dish soaps.
The study “seeks to engage Long Island residents to better understand the impact of 1,4-dioxane on public health,” the press release said.
The community meeting, co-hosted by State Sen. Anthony Palumbo, will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 on Aug. 9 at Riverhead Free Library. More information can be found on this form.
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