- This event has passed.
The Devil We Know Screening at Greenburgh Public Library
September 17 @ 6:00 pm
Free movie screening on PFAS threat to drinking water Sept 17, 2024 at 6pm:
Sierra Club is showing a free movie at Greenburgh Public Library, 300 Tarrytown Rd, Elmsford, NY 10523.
Click on the image to see a 2-minute trailer:
“The Devil We Know” is a 2018 investigative documentary film by director Stephanie Soechtig regarding allegations of health hazards from PFAS and PFOA, key ingredients used in manufacturing Teflon, and DuPont’s potential responsibility. PFAS are commonly found in every household, and in products as diverse as non-stick cookware, stain resistant furniture and carpets, wrinkle free and water repellant clothing, cosmetics, lubricants, paint, pizza boxes, popcorn bags, and many other everyday products.
Why is this important? In February, 2024, the county approved construction by Westchester Joint Water Works of a water treatment plant at the airport. While this is a long-needed project serving Harrison and Mamaroneck, the siting is dangerous. The project, near a PFAS hot spot, may leach PFAS into the Kensico Reservoir. It’s also expansive, supplying a lot more water to any new airport buildings.
There will be a discussion after the movie.
Please register for this free event HERE, so we know how many people are coming.