Chemicals in Drinking Water (Former HB 604)
January 23, 2025 01:51 PM to All House Members
Circulated By
Representative MaryLouise Isaacson
D House District 175
Memo
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been used in the manufacturing of many different products since the 1940s. These chemicals can enter our bodies through drinking water, putting us at risk of significant long-term effects, such as low infant birth weight, a weakened immune system, and cancer.
In 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency established maximum containment levels for several PFAS contaminants in drinking water. My legislation would establish in statute levels for the amount of PFAS in drinking water. This would ensure that Pennsylvania residents will be protected from all PFAS contaminants regardless of federal actions.
Every Pennsylvanian has a constitutional right to clean drinking water and should not fear that something so basic and necessary to their life is slowly poisoning them. Please join me in support of this important legislation to keep our drinking water safe.
In 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency established maximum containment levels for several PFAS contaminants in drinking water. My legislation would establish in statute levels for the amount of PFAS in drinking water. This would ensure that Pennsylvania residents will be protected from all PFAS contaminants regardless of federal actions.
Every Pennsylvanian has a constitutional right to clean drinking water and should not fear that something so basic and necessary to their life is slowly poisoning them. Please join me in support of this important legislation to keep our drinking water safe.
Legislation
Document - Introduced as HB 578
Last updated on February 11, 2025 03:46 PM
Chemicals in Drinking Water (Former HB 604)
January 23, 2025 01:51 PM to All House Members
Circulated By
ISAACSON
Memo
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that have been used in the manufacturing of many different products since the 1940s. These chemicals can enter our bodies through drinking water, putting us at risk of significant long-term effects, such as low infant birth weight, a weakened immune system, and cancer.
In 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency established maximum containment levels for several PFAS contaminants in drinking water. My legislation would establish in statute levels for the amount of PFAS in drinking water. This would ensure that Pennsylvania residents will be protected from all PFAS contaminants regardless of federal actions.
Every Pennsylvanian has a constitutional right to clean drinking water and should not fear that something so basic and necessary to their life is slowly poisoning them. Please join me in support of this important legislation to keep our drinking water safe.
In 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency established maximum containment levels for several PFAS contaminants in drinking water. My legislation would establish in statute levels for the amount of PFAS in drinking water. This would ensure that Pennsylvania residents will be protected from all PFAS contaminants regardless of federal actions.
Every Pennsylvanian has a constitutional right to clean drinking water and should not fear that something so basic and necessary to their life is slowly poisoning them. Please join me in support of this important legislation to keep our drinking water safe.
Document
Introduced as HB 578
Last Updated
February 11, 2025 03:46 PM
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