Pennsylvania Will Take Independent Water Samples

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will be conducting independent water sampling to closely monitor contamination risks after the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.  The DEP is also assisting concerned public water suppliers in evaluating their source water in Beaver County.  “My Administration is taking steps to independently verify the safety of Pennsylvanians’ water — and will continue to do so in the months to come,” Gov. Shapiro said in a news release. “As we work to learn more about this incident and hold Norfolk Southern accountable, the Commonwealth will also lead the way so that Pennsylvanians are aware of and protected from any threats to their safety and resources that may arise. Our independent testing will ensure the data we are receiving is accurate and timely so we can partner effectively with local communities to provide the information Pennsylvanians need and deserve.”  The DEP will take independent samples from Norfolk Southern sampling sites and areas in Pennsylvania within a two mile radius of the derailment site.