CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A $700 billion defense authorization bill signed into law by President Donald Trump includes an amendment by New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen to fund a nationwide health study on the implications of PFOA and related chemicals in drinking water.
Defense Bill Contains Money on Shaheen-Supported Water Study
A $700 billion defense authorization bill signed into law by President Donald Trump includes an amendment by New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen to fund a nationwide health study on the implications of PFOA and related chemicals in drinking water.
December 13, 2017The nationwide study will be conducted by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
Shaheen, a Democrat, said Tuesday the amendment is particularly important for families living in the Seacoast area, following the Air Force's announcement in May that it wouldn't fund a health study of water contamination around Haven Well at the Pease International Tradeport.
The Air Force is designing a groundwater treatment system for the former military base.
Source: AP
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