This report describes the ways in which vinyl chloride has harmed and continues to threaten frontline communities, workers, and consumers; provides a sampling of the many vinyl chloride leaks, spills, fires and explosions that have occurred over the last five decades; and makes recommendations to the EPA to designate vinyl chloride as a high-priority chemical under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) process.

Beyond Plastics’ new report highlights critical health concerns of using PVC plastic pipe as a replacement for lead water service lines. Every municipal government should weigh this choice carefully to avoid replacing one toxic material with another.