An animal rights group opposes plans to conduct testing on animals of chemicals that spilled into West Virginias largest water supply. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals voiced concerns in a letter Thursday to Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials promised additional tests on rats, worms and zebra fish. They will cost up to $1.2 million and take up to a year. Joseph Manuppello of PETA wrote animal tests are often inconclusive and irrelevant to humans. He suggested more in-home water testing and non-animal studies. Tomblin has called for additional toxicology studies tests before more in-home sampling. Spokesman Chris Stadelman said the governor respects federal officials determination of studies. The January spill caused a tap-water ban for 300,000 people for days.
Posted on: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:31:21 +0000
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