Comment submitted by Ann Kreutz
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Summary: A resident of Aurelia, Iowa, is requesting that the EPA include mifepristone and its related compounds on the Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List. The commenter argues that these chemicals should be studied and monitored for potential risks to public health, the environment, and human dignity.
Our communities here in Aurelia, IA depend on safe drinking water, and I am asking the EPA to investigate whether mifepristone and related compounds are entering waterways. The EPA already tracks many emerging contaminants, and abortion pill chemicals deserve the same serious review as other substances that may affect human health or the environment. That is exactly why the EPA should study whether residues in wastewater create broader risks. This issue affects public health, environmental protection, and the dignity of human life. Please add these chemicals and metabolites to the contaminants list and begin meaningful monitoring now.