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Legislation Introduced to Prevent Future PFAS Pollution
JUNEAU - Today, Sen. Jesse Kiehl (D-Juneau), introduced Senate Bill 67, to prevent future PFAS pollution in Alaska.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of chemicals harmful to human health. They are linked to serious health conditions, including low birth weight, thyroid disease, and cancer. Firefighting foams containing PFAS have seeped into drinking water in dozens of places across Alaska.
Alaska’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) first declared them to be hazardous substances several years ago, but at excessively high levels. In remarks on the Senate floor today, Sen. Kiehl applauded DEC for taking another step by proposing tighter regulations to better protect Alaskans’ drinking water.
Sen. Kiehl said, "We need to go further. The science shows just how bad PFAS compounds are for people. Even worse, the effects accumulate over time. Senate Bill 67 protects Alaskans' health and prevents future pollution by banning PFAS foams everywhere there are safe alternatives."
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