(FOX40.COM) — The California Legislature unanimously approved a bill to address PFAS pollution and California's water supply on Wednesday, which was introduced by Senator Jerry McNerney.

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PFAs are chemicals containing substances also known as "forever chemicals," as they linger in the environment for long periods of time. McNerney stated that the new bill will establish a state fund called the PFAS Mitigation Fund to provide financial support to local agencies and cities for cleaning toxic PFAS from California's water.

McNerney released a report that showed how PFAs have been found in waterways serving at least 25.4 million Californians. Other research has linked to increased risks of prostate, kidney, a

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