Volume 147, No. 150 covering the 1st Session of the 107th Congress (2001 - 2002) was published by the Congressional Record.
The Congressional Record is a unique source of public documentation. It started in 1873, documenting nearly all the major and minor policies being discussed and debated.
“SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1991 on Nov. 2, 2001.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT
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HON. HEATHER WILSON
of new mexico
in the house of representatives
Thursday, November 1, 2001
Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce the Safe Drinking Water Act.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency yesterday announced plans to increase arsenic standards in drinking water from 50 parts per billion
(ppb) to 10 ppb.
I've always shared the concerns of the operators of our water systems throughout New Mexico that the high costs of complying with stricter new standards could raise water bills so high that New Mexicans can no longer afford treated water. The federal government must help cover the cost of these new standards.
Mayors throughout the western states, including Albuquerque Mayor Jim Baca, have repeatedly expressed their concern about the effects higher standards will have on consumers and on city coffers that are already stretched.
Today I am introducing the Safe Drinking Water Act to ensure that communities throughout the United States can continue to enjoy safe and clean drinking water. My legislation will provide grants to communities that need to come into compliance with the new drinking water standards announced today by the Bush administration.
We all want, expect, and deserve safe and clean drinking water that is affordable. Through a combination of the EPA's new standards and federal assistance, I believe we'll continue to get just that.
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