Debra Heffernan
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 6
Primary
This Act mandates that the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Division of Public Health establish maximum contaminant levels for specific contaminants found in drinking water in this state. Such contaminants include PFOA and PFOS, which are man-made chemicals. In certain studies, these chemicals were found to be associated with increased risks of chronic diseases. The Environmental Protection Agency, thus far, has not established a maximum contaminant levels, but have issued health advisories. The establishment of maximum contaminant levels is essential in order to protect the health and safety of all Delawareans from contaminants in drinking water.
Signed by Governor
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
Reported Out of Committee (Environment & Energy) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
Amendment SA 1 to HB 8 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
Amendment SA 1 to HB 8 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Assigned to Environment & Energy Committee in Senate
Amendment HA 1 to HB 8 - Stricken in House
Amendment HA 2 to HB 8 - Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources) in House with 4 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
Amendment HA 1 to HB 8 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House
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