Gov. Tom Wolf's administration says the results of a statewide sampling program do not indicate widespread contamination of drinking water supplies by a class of highly toxic chemicals.
WHYY Detailed view on the newly installed system to filter out PFAS Forever Chemicals at Well #2 of the Horsham Water and Sewer Authority facility in Horsham, Pa., on August 22, 2019.
Gov. Tom Wolf s administration said the results of a statewide sampling program does not indicate widespread contamination of drinking water supplies by a class of highly toxic chemicals used in products like nonstick cookware, carpets, firefighting foam and fast-food wrappers.
Of more than 400 sites tested across Pennsylvania, about one-third were found to contain one of the chemicals, according to results posted online Thursday by the Department of Environmental Protection.
The sites with positive tests were located in more than two dozen counties.
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Emergency Exercise 8:11 pm
As a reminder to those who are traveling through the University Park Airport today from now until 8pm.
An emergency response exercise is taking place.
So, if you see a lot of first responders in the area, its just part of the exercise.
It will include emergency responders from Penn State and several municipalities in Centre County.
You may see emergency vehicles, smoke and a controlled fire, but this is all apart of the exercise.
The airport is open and operating under a normal schedule during this exercise.