It could be months before some 5,000 people in a small town to the east of Albany can use the municipal water supply. The EPA recently urged people in Hoosick Falls in Rensselaer County not to drink or cook with the water. In addition, children and people with skin conditions should avoid long showers or baths. EPA Regional Administrator Judith Enck says the water in Hoosick Falls has been contaminated with the chemical PFOA.
Enck Discusses EPA Response To Hoosick Falls Water Contamination
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