One bill sponsor said it’s appropriate for companies that produced such chemicals and released them into the environment to cover the costs for cleaning up the water. Only a PFAS manufacturer can be a “responsible party.” The bill also makes clear that a public water system that receives reimbursements must lower customer water rates if they were raised to pay for abatement efforts. PFAS chemicals have been produced for a number of purposes — they helped eggs slide across non-stick frying pans, ensured that firefighting foam suffocates flames and helped clothes withstand the rain and keep people dry. The company has been required to provide water filtration systems for homes with contaminated wells, for example. The North Carolina Manufacturers Alliance opposes the bill, while the American Chemistry Council expressed concerns about details, their representatives said.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 12, 2024 15:38 UTC