EPA visits to discuss new PFAS regulations

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Madison Thomas joined KGUN 9 in July of 2023 as a multimedia journalist. She graduated from Arizona State University in May of 2023 with a degree in journalism and mass communication, a minor in political science and certificate in cross-sector leadership.

MARANA, Ariz. — On May 2, the United States Environment al Protection Agency had an event with local community leaders to discuss new water treatment facilities coming to Marana and new federal regulations about Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances .

The new EPA regulations were announced April 10, but EPA Regional Administrator Martha Guzman said Marana and Tucson are both ahead of things. “Districts, water providers have three years to do monitoring,” Guzman said. “Really assess what the issue is in their service area. Something Marana and Tucson already know, way ahead of the game.”

Town of Marana Water Director Jing Luo said the town has been tackling the issues for years, but now everyone else also has to follow.

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