EPA Determines That Alaska's Water Quality Standards Need to Be Updated Based on More Accurate Fish Consumption Rates to Protect Communities From Toxic Pollution
June 07, 2024
June 07, 2024
SEATTLE, Washington, June 7 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today a determination that Alaska's water quality standards need to be updated to more accurately reflect the amount of fish Alaskans consume. This action requires Alaska to revise its limits on toxic pollutants in the state's waters to ensure that eating fish supports healthy people and communities. EPA's determination sets the age . . .
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today a determination that Alaska's water quality standards need to be updated to more accurately reflect the amount of fish Alaskans consume. This action requires Alaska to revise its limits on toxic pollutants in the state's waters to ensure that eating fish supports healthy people and communities. EPA's determination sets the age . . .