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Wastewater treatment plants are designed to take in thousands of gallons of wastewater from sanitary and storm sewer systems, and that water also carries a significant load of microplastics and PFAS.

Gucciardo visited Gaza in March, bringing in diapers, sanitary supplies for women, other medical supplies and food when she crossed over from Egypt.

That threat to women’s health qualifies the ad as a “sanitary nuisance,” the letter states, adding that those responsible could be subject to “criminal proceedings.”

The letter says the ad is “dangerous” and may confuse pregnant women seeking life-saving care, making it a “sanitary nuisance” in violation of state law.

In June, Vermont became the first state to ban such chemicals from tampons and sanitary pads.