Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large family of synthetic chemicals used in industrial and consumer products since the 1940s. Known as “forever chemicals,” PFAS resist breaking down in the environment due to their exceptionally strong carbon-fluorine bonds. This durability made PFAS attractive for use in non-stick cookware, stain- and water-resistant fabrics, food packaging, and firefighting foam (AFFF), as well as in numerous manufacturing processes. Because PFAS do not biodegrade, they accumulate in soil, groundwater, wildlife, and the human body. Today, PFAS have been detected in the blood of people and animals worldwide, and contamination has been documented in drinking water systems across the United States—including several communities in Arizona.
Growing scientific evidence links PFAS exposure to significant health risks. Studies by the EPA, CDC, and independent researchers have identified associations between PFAS exposure and elevated cholesterol, kidney and testicular cancers, thyroid disease, liver damage, pregnancy-related hypertension, reduced fertility, and developmental effects in children. PFAS have also been shown to suppress immune function, interfere with hormone regulation, and decrease antibody responses to vaccines.
One of the largest studies—tracking more than 69,000 residents in West Virginia and Ohio—found strong associations between PFAS-contaminated drinking water and increased rates of kidney cancer, thyroid disease, ulcerative colitis, and other serious health conditions. Because PFAS persist indefinitely, environmental contamination can affect communities for generations. Once PFAS migrate into groundwater, remediation becomes technically difficult and extraordinarily expensive, leaving entire water systems vulnerable.
Arizona has identified substantial PFAS contamination, particularly in areas near military bases and airports where AFFF was historically used. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has confirmed PFAS detections in 56 public water systems statewide. Luke Air Force Base (Glendale): PFAS contamination has affected the drinking water supply for approximately 4,000 residents served by Valley Utilities Water Company. ADEQ has identified an additional 10 nearby public water systems—serving roughly 45,000 people—as being at risk. Tucson Region: Tucson has shut down 18 municipal production wells due to PFAS contamination. Samples from city wells have shown concentrations ranging from 97 to 3,320 parts per trillion, far exceeding federal health advisory levels. Contamination has been traced to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Morris Air National Guard Base, and Tucson International Airport, all of which used AFFF. PFAS impacts have contributed to the Tucson International Airport Area’s designation as a federal Superfund site, eliminating an estimated 8% of Tucson’s potential drinking-water supply.
Other Sites Under Review: Former Williams Air Force Base, additional Air National Guard facilities, and various industrial locations throughout Arizona are also under active investigation for PFAS contamination. If you or your family have been exposed to PFAS-contaminated drinking water in Arizona, you may have legal options to pursue compensation for medical monitoring, health impacts, property damage, and other harms. Our firm evaluates PFAS claims on behalf of individuals and communities statewide.
Unwanted robocalls and marketing text messages have become a daily frustration for millions of consumers. What many people don’t realize is that federal law provides strong protections against this intrusive conduct. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) makes it unlawful for businesses to send marketing texts, autodialed calls, prerecorded messages, or ringless voicemails without your prior express consent. The law also requires companies to honor STOP requests, comply with the National Do-Not-Call Registry, and use phone numbers that are capable of receiving return calls. When businesses disregard these rules, consumers may be entitled to statutory damages for each unlawful call or message.
Many TCPA violations are easy to identify. You may have a claim if you receive repeated texts after replying “STOP,” messages from toll-free numbers (such as 833 or 844) that cannot accept return calls, prerecorded or artificial-voice messages, telemarketing calls to numbers listed on the Do-Not-Call Registry, or communications sent outside permitted calling hours. Companies are also prohibited from using automated dialing systems to contact you without valid consent. Even a single unlawful message can violate the TCPA, and repeated or widespread conduct may support broader class action claims on behalf of affected consumers.
At Ledezma Law, we help consumers understand their rights under the TCPA and related state telemarketing laws. We review screenshots, call logs, voicemail recordings, STOP-request histories, consent records (or the lack of them), and other evidence to evaluate whether a communication complies with federal standards. Importantly, the TCPA places the burden of compliance squarely on the sender—not the consumer. When companies violate these protections, individuals have the right to seek relief and help stop unlawful practices that impact thousands of people nationwide.
If you have received unwanted marketing calls or texts—or if a company continued contacting you after you instructed them to stop—you may have legal rights. We encourage you to reach out for a free and confidential case review. Our firm evaluates potential claims at no cost and can help determine whether the messages you received constitute a TCPA violation.
