One of the hallmarks of the Bush administration has been the complete evisceration of the Clean Air and Clean water Acts. Now we've learned our drinking water is full of pharmaceuticals. Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz is calling on the EPA to establish a task force to study the situation and recommend, if necessary, legislation to insure safe and drug free drinking water.
Remember, drugs have an inordinate effect on children and infants so even trace amounts could affect some people.
Washington, D.C. – In response to an Associated Press investigation that found trace quantities of pharmaceuticals in the drinking water of 41 million Americans, Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz (PA-13) today called upon the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a national taskforce to investigate this situation and make recommendations to Congress on any legislative actions needed.
Congresswoman Schwartz released the following statement along with her letter.
“Like many, I was taken aback this morning to hear that the drinking water of over 41 million Americans contains quantities of pharmaceuticals. On a local level, it is particularly upsetting that 56 different pharmaceuticals were discovered in the drinking water for the City of Philadelphia.
“The EPA should establish a national taskforce to not only investigate this situation, but make recommendations to Congress on what actions must be taken to protect public health and the environment.“
“All Americans deserve nothing less than clean, safe drinking water, and the EPA has a responsibility to investigate this matter.”
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