Oak Harbor woman sues chemical giant 3M over contaminated wells
An Oak Harbor woman is suing chemical giant 3M over polluted well water on Whidbey Island.
Every time she turns on the tap in her Island County home, Krista Jackson worries what's in the water.
"I think about what drinking this water is doing to the health of myself, the health of my animals, the health of children in the community."
Jackson has perfluoroalkyl substances in her well water, known as PFAS.
The chemicals have been used by Naval Air Station Whidbey Island for many years as part of a foam fire retardant during training exercises.
PFAS have been linked to cancers and other diseases.
Jackson believes 3M has known about the dangers for a very long time.
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I grew up in Oak Harbor. This issue's been going on for twenty years or so.