“Superman’s Not Coming”: Activist and Icon Erin Brockovich and National Water Expert Rich Razgaitis Warn America’s Water Crisis Is Already Here

DENVER — April 22, 2026 — Activist and icon Erin Brockovich is warning that America’s water crisis is no longer emerging — it’s already here, affecting millions through contaminated tap water, widespread PFAS exposure, and growing concerns over microplastics.

Appearing alongside Denver-based national water expert Rich Razgaitis, CEO of FloWater, Brockovich said Americans can no longer assume their water is safe or rely on government systems alone to fix the problem.

“This isn’t a future problem,” Brockovich said. “It’s already happening — in our bodies, our homes, and our communities.”

The data underscores the urgency. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PFAS — known as “forever chemicals” — are now found in 99% of Americans’ blood, including newborns. The average American ingests the equivalent of a credit card’s worth of plastic each week, while microplastics have been detected in placentas, newborns, and human reproductive systems. Researchers are increasingly linking these contaminants to hormone disruption and infertility.

“We are born pre-polluted,” said Razgaitis, pictured above. “And it only accelerates from there.”

Drawing from decades of frontline advocacy and widely used contamination databases, Brockovich pointed to troubling developments across the country. In Maine, reports of livestock infertility are raising alarms about contamination entering the food supply. In Georgia, chemical manufacturer 3M continues to face scrutiny over alleged PFAS contamination tied to wastewater discharges into local rivers.

“This isn’t theoretical,” Brockovich said. “It’s happening right now — to our food, our water, and our families.”

Many Americans have turned to bottled water as a safer alternative, but that trust may be misplaced. Approximately 64% of bottled water originates from municipal tap sources — repackaged and sold at a premium. Studies have also found that a single plastic bottle can contain hundreds of thousands of microscopic plastic particles, raising concerns that consumers may be ingesting plastic along with their water.

An estimated 172 million Americans are exposed to PFAS-contaminated water. While the Environmental Protection Agency established limits on certain PFAS chemicals in 2024, many remain unregulated. There is still no universal federal requirement for comprehensive lead testing in drinking water.

“Why is that?” Brockovich asked. “And who is protecting us?”

Razgaitis also highlighted a fast-growing but often overlooked issue: the water demands of artificial intelligence infrastructure. A single AI data center can consume as much water daily as a city of 50,000 people. More than 160 new data centers have been built in drought-prone regions in just the past three years. In Texas alone, projections suggest AI-related facilities could consume hundreds of billions of gallons of water annually by 2030 — even as residents are urged to conserve.

Brockovich emphasized that waiting for regulation across the board is no longer a viable strategy.

“Superman’s not coming,” she said. “We have to get informed, take action, and protect ourselves.”

While modernization of federal protections — including the Safe Drinking Water Act — remains critical, both Brockovich and Razgaitis stress that individuals can take immediate steps to reduce risk:

• Check your local water quality at https://drinkflowater.com/water-report/
• Use certified water filtration systems that remove PFAS and microplastics
• Transition to reusable bottles and trusted water sources

MEDIA AVAILABILITY:
Rich Razgaitis is available for in-person and satellite interviews.

Speaking Reel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRDTDiePV-g

B-Roll Available:
Footage of Brockovich and Razgaitis at the Denver event (link upon request)

Additional Resource:
Erin Brockovich’s community health book:
https://www.communityhealthbook.com/