PFOA contamination spurs chemical regulation bill

Sen. Brian Campion, D-Bennington, has sought to pass legislation that would apply strict liability to companies for their contaminants’ effects. Photo by Mike Dougherty/VTDigger
BENNINGTON — A bill regulating toxic substances in Vermont that was prompted by PFOA contamination of wells in Bennington is moving toward possible adoption in the Legislature.
S.103 has cleared the Senate a second time with some additions proposed by the House, and supporters hope it will be approved without