MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) -
The secretary of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources will answer questions at a public meeting in Montpelier this week about the state’s efforts to deal with toxic chemicals that have been found in some locations across the state.
On Tuesday, Secretary Julie Moore will provide more information about the ongoing efforts to deal with a class of chemicals known as PFAS, that have been found in Vermont.
“Vermont is a national leader in understanding and addressing the impact of PFAS contamination,” said Moore said in a statement. “We’re working throughout the state to identify, characterize and address risks to public health and the environment posed by PFAS as quickly as possible.”
Other state environmental officials will be at the meeting as well.
Earlier this year the Legislature passed a law requiring the testing of all public drinking water supplies for the substances.
PFAS chemicals were widely used in firefighting foam, nonstick cookware and other products.
While the meeting will begin with a discussion of PFAS, people can ask any questions about any natural resources questions they like. The meeting will be held in the Dewey Building at 1 National Life Drive, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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