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Apr 27, 2012

EPA Agreement with Amtrak Brings Greater Drinking Water Protections for Riders (DE, DC, MD, PA, VA,

(PHILADELPHIA – April 26, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has entered into an agreement with the National Railroad Passenger Corp. (Amtrak) to ensure safe and reliable drinking water for the railroad’s passengers and crews. To better protect the riding public from illnesses caused by microbiological contamination, the agreement requires Amtrak to monitor all the drinking water systems on its railcars and provide enhanced maintenance for its water systems

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