Gardner added that BGMU does not have PFAS at this time.
While lab animal studies have shown links between the chemicals and medical issues like cancer or high blood pressure, Gardner says the full impact on public health is still up in the air.
“The reality is, it is out there. We’re trying to figure out what we will do to treat this, and there’s no established treatment mechanism even right now,” Gardner said. “It’s a lot of conversation, a lot of analysis, looking at the toxicity and what the true health effects are. Once they establish some limits, how do we get there?”
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed the first federal drinking water limits on six forms of the chemicals in March, with a final decision expected at the end of this year or in 2024. In the interim Gardner said BGMU will continue to filter and test their waters as they have been, and work to bring clean water to the area.
“We do over a million tests per year, 1.3 million tests of our water supply at the plant, at the raw water, out into the distribution system. We are very committed to make sure that the public is safe on this,” Gardner said. “If anybody has concerns, we encourage them to call and we’ll do everything we can to educate them on what the situation is, whether there’s a problem or not.”
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