Senator Murray Applauds First-Ever National Standard on PFAS Pollution in Drinking Water, Announces $17.3 Million in New Funding for Washington State to Address PFAS
April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
At least 45% of U.S. tap water is estimated to be contaminated with PFAS chemicals, according to U.S. Geological Survey research
At 4 parts per trillion, EPA's standard is stricter than Washington state's--meaning hundreds of additional drinking-water sources across WA will need to be addressed
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriatio . . .
At least 45% of U.S. tap water is estimated to be contaminated with PFAS chemicals, according to U.S. Geological Survey research
At 4 parts per trillion, EPA's standard is stricter than Washington state's--meaning hundreds of additional drinking-water sources across WA will need to be addressed
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriatio . . .