The 38-car derailment occurred one month ago and resulted in the release of vinyl chloride into the air via a controlled burn, and questions swirl about why testing for dioxins wasn't conducted immediately after the derailment.

Earlier this week, EPA Administrator Michael Regan visited East Palestine. He addressed reporters about the ongoing situation. Journalist Nick Sorter asked the commissioner:

"Mr. Commissioner, let me ask you really quick, would you allow your children to touch the water? We've seen the rainbow sheen, we've seen all of these chemicals popping up from the bottom of the streams that these kids used to play in. Would you allow your kids anywhere close to these streams right now?"

Even the EPA Administrator admits your kids should be NOWHERE NEAR the water here in East Palestine.

But don't worry: everything is safe, guys! pic.twitter.com/FVcvZev0hH

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 28, 2023