The administrator of the EPA Michael Regan drank tap water in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 3, 2023 after a train derailment to show that the water was safe, but by the looks of it he barely took a sip and the media was quick to call him out on it. The derailment caused a fire and the release of toxic chemicals into the air and water making locals and environmental groups alike considered for the quality of water in the area. Despite the EPA’s assurance that the water is safe some residents do not trust the quality of the water and question its long term effects.
