AG Davenport led a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) applauding the addition of microplastics to a list of contaminants in drinking water prioritized for research, and also calling for EPA to further monitor microplastics. The comment letter was joined by 14 other attorneys general and follows action last fall by governors who petitioned the EPA for action on microplastics. 

“My priority is protecting the health and safety of New Jersey residents, including from unseen pollutants and hazardous substances,” said Attorney General Davenport. “Microplastics are everywhere—and children are especially exposed to and harmed by them. So we commend EPA for recognizing this health threat, and also urge them to require greater monitoring of microplastics in forthcoming rulemakings.” -AG Davenport