The California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) did a write up on the work that they, along with OC San, are doing to bring attention to the issue of Microplastics. Read and hear all about it below:
“Microplastics Hearing in the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee
On Tuesday March 2nd, the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee held an informational hearing on “Microplastics in Our Water and Environment: Understanding a Growing Pollution Source.” Several panelists spoke about the state of science relative to microplastic pollution, including Dr. Violet Renick with the Orange County Sanitation District, who focused on the knowns and unknowns about microplastics in wastewater. Many of the speakers highlighted the importance of source control and the need to better understand sources, pathways and management options for dealing with microplastics pollution. CASA testified during public comment noting our source control policy advocacy efforts over the years and mentioning our support and involvement in several pollution prevention bills in 2021. Here is a link to the recorded hearing.”