Elizabeth Biser

[lisasorg @lisasorg]

Jaws are dropping at the Env Mgt Commission meeting b/c Commish Keene just acknowledged the Water Quality Assoc wrote the proposed rule for #PFAS minimization plan. WQA has denied this. @NCDEQ @selc_org

[N.C. DEQ @NCDEQ]

Since #Helene, drinking water systems in WNC have been working to restore service to more than a million North Carolinians. Find out the latest status of your water system with this DEQ tool: https://t.co/TmC8qLp4vB

[Secretary Elizabeth Biser @SecretaryBiser]

It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as your @NCDEQ Secretary. I’m so proud of the work this team has done and will continue to do to protect public health and the environment for all North Carolinians. https://t.co/6msVfZydlw

[The News & Observer @newsobserver]

PFAS is a water problem? Here’s why NC wants EPA to also treat it as air pollution. https://t.co/gfY2Qd3o0g

[Shawn LaTourette @shawnlatur]

Proud to be in the company of such champions for public and environmental health. Today, @NCDEQ Secretary @ElizabethBiser and @NMEnvDep Secretary @jckenney joined our @NewJerseyDEP to advance the critical work of getting PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ out of our environment.

Onward!

[Secretary Elizabeth Biser @SecretaryBiser]

North Carolina has long been at the forefront of addressing PFAS, becoming a leader by necessity. This listing will complement the efforts of @EPA and states to clean up PFAS in the environment by making it possible to tackle a critical part of the PFAS lifecycle.

[Secretary Elizabeth Biser @SecretaryBiser]

The science is clear: air pollution impacts water quality. North Carolina has seen the effects of PFAS air emissions, with thousands of private drinking water wells being contaminated by PFAS pollution that’s transported through air – even as far as 25+ miles from the source.

[Secretary Elizabeth Biser @SecretaryBiser]

I am proud to share that today, in partnership with @NewJerseyDEP and @NMEnvDep, we submitted a petition to @EPA to add 4 PFAS chemicals to the list of Hazardous Air Pollutants under the Clean Air Act—taking another step for the protection of public health and the environment.

[Secretary Elizabeth Biser @SecretaryBiser]

At @NCDEQ, we’re proposing state standards for PFAS in surface and groundwater that rely on established science, including human health studies— not politics. We will continue to fight for science-based standards that protect the health and pocketbooks of NC residents.

[Elizabeth Biser @ElizabethBiser]

Excited to see the work ⁦@jckenney⁩ is doing to protect NM residents from PFAS pollution. Proud to call him a friend. https://t.co/fRUKQFJs4b

[Elizabeth Biser @ElizabethBiser]

North Carolina Environmental Regulators at War Over Water Rules for ‘Forever Chemicals’ https://t.co/eq0t8ySMrq

[Governor Josh Stein @NC_Governor]

Protecting our natural lands is good for our environment, our economy and our communities. Today, Gov. Cooper and @EPAMichaelRegan celebrated historic federal funding for the conservation and restoration of natural lands at the Green Swamp Preserve.

🔗 https://t.co/uAeZMmvgEF

[Elizabeth Biser @ElizabethBiser]

NC regulators want to start adopting new standards for forever chemicals in the environment, but the business community is worried about the costs. Absent standards, NC residents will bear the full costs for complying with federal drinking water standards. https://t.co/eIckPXUCbo

[Roy Cooper @RoyCooperNC]

Having worked closely with Kristi Jones, I know she’s been an extraordinarily effective Chief of Staff and public servant. More importantly she is one of the best people I’ve ever known. A deep faith, a kind, generous spirit and a compassionate heart. We’ll all miss you!

[Elizabeth Biser @ElizabethBiser]

Wilmington resolution supports state legislation holding GenX and PFAS manufacturers financially accountable https://t.co/wqCda7XBKG

[The News & Observer @newsobserver]

NC commission delays advancing limits on forever-chemical water pollution — again https://t.co/9NIPsfN0AK

[WUNC @wunc]

State environmental officials are working to adopt groundwater and surface water standards for toxic chemicals known as PFAS.

But the rule making process is taking longer than expected.

We explain why here:
https://t.co/QcTpgLLAQZ

[Secretary Elizabeth Biser @SecretaryBiser]

DEQ is fighting for science-based PFAS water quality standards to protect the health and pocketbooks of North Carolinians. https://t.co/wGVAezMg50

[Secretary Elizabeth Biser @SecretaryBiser]

The EMC had all the information they needed to move forward - but they continue to move the goalposts. They are more interested in protecting polluters than protecting the health of everyday North Carolinians.#PFAS