News and updates from the North Star state.
Environmental Advocates Encourage Limits for PFAS in Drinking Water
Clean Water Action and the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy have partnered to submit a public comment to EPA in support of setting safe drinking water limits on six types of PFAS chemicals, a class of more than 12,000 that bioaccumulate and do not break down naturally, causing them to be referred to as “forever chemicals.” There are currently no federally enforceable standards on any PFAS for drinking water.
Minnesota Passes the Nation’s Strongest PFAS Regulations
"Today, Minnesota said loud and clear that we refuse to allow another generation of Minnesotans to suffer due to PFAS exposure. Today we put our environment, our families, and our tax dollars first."
Minnesota has just become the world leader in legislation to protect its people from PFAS “forever chemicals.”
Minnesota has just become the world leader in legislation to protect its people from PFAS “forever chemicals.”
Minnesota PFAS Legislation Takes One Step Closer to Becoming Law
“Minnesota is poised to be a leader globally regarding turning off the tap and preventing PFAS contamination in the water. This legislation has bipartisan support and will save lives and taxpayer dollars.”
Thank You Governor Walz and Leadership of the State Legislature for Swift Action on PFAS Policy
Statement from Jeff Carter, President and CEO - Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund thanking Governor Walz and leadership of the state legislature for swift action to advance precedent-setting and comprehensive PFAS policy.
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