Last week, Governor Josh Shapiro sent a letter to Norfolk Southern Corporation CEO Alan Shaw expressing serious concerns regarding the company’s management of the February 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio after meeting with Beaver County Commissioners and local elected officials. In the letter, Governor Shapiro told Shaw: “You can be assured that Pennsylvania will hold Norfolk Southern accountable for any and all impacts to our Commonwealth.”
On Thursday, the Shapiro Administration announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will conduct independent water sampling to closely monitor water contamination risks related to the train derailment.
Shapiro also joined The Lead with Jake Tapper on CNN this week to discuss his letter to Shaw and his Administration’s step to conduct independent water testing to support Pennsylvania residents.
Gov. Josh Shapiro has ordered independent testing of water in the Beaver River following the aftermath of the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern derailment that led to a release of hazardous chemicals.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will be sampling water for potential contamination in Beaver County following the derailment just across the border in East Palestine, Ohio. It’s also helping with testing surface water at a Beaver Falls Municipal Authority intake at the Beaver River that is 11 miles away from the site of the derailment.
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