Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Me.) at a “Get Out the Vote”  Rally in Monument Square, Portland Several Years Ago.  No Doubt it Applies Again This Fall for the  Upcoming Presidential Election.

On April 10, 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals.’

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) welcomed the action by the Biden-Harris Administration to protect Mainers and millions of Americans from forever chemicals contamination in their drinking water.  She said that this drinking water standard is welcome news for Mainers – who are no strangers to the harmful and devastating impacts of forever chemical contamination.

“Safe drinking water is fundamental to a healthy and thriving society and EPA’s actions will help ensure our communities are protected from PFAS in their drrinking water….Criticallly, this announcement will  be supported through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds……” said Congresswoman Pingree.

“Drinking water contamination with PFAS has plagued communities across this country for too long,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan.  “That is why President Biden has made tacklilng PFAS a top priority, investing historic resources to address these harmful cheicals and protect comnities nationwide.  Our PFAS STrategic Roadmap marshals the full breadth of EPA’s authority and resources to protect people from these harmful forever chemicals.  Today, (April 10) I am proud to finalize this critical piece of  our Roadmap and in doing so, save thousands of lives and help ensure our chlldren grow up healthier.”

Senator Susan Collins (R) Office has not responded to an inquiry from this blogger as to the Senator’s position on this new EPA water standard.