U.S. Rep Debbie Wasserman Schultz and 12 other members of Florida’s delegation wrote to two top congressmen last week, requesting their committee to press the Environmental Protection Agency on what it is going to do to regulate chemical contamination in drinking water.
A spokesman for Wasserman Schultz said her office sought support for the letter from the entire 27-member delegation.
“We respectfully request that you inquire about EPA’s efforts to establish a drinking water standard for PFOS and PFOA and ask how EPA can improve its oversight and support of state drinking water programs,” she wrote.
“Because these are not yet regulated contaminants, a proper system for monitoring, regulating, and sending notifications for contamination events is not yet in place.” Webster said he didn’t sign because he believes the responsibility falls to Florida’s departments of environmental protection and health.
He made clear that the regulation of PFOS and PFOA, as well as the investigation into contamination, is their responsibility alone.
“We have had several discussions with local and state officials about the issue of water quality in and around the Ocala fire college,” said Yoho’s deputy chief of staff, Kat Cammack.
“We have also consulted with the Florida DEP on potential solutions moving forward.
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