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Report from the White House Summit on Accelerating Lead Pipe Replacement

February 1, 2023 | By Lynn Thorp

It’s no small thing to move an issue like lead service line replacement all the way to the White House. Growing recognition that there are still sources of lead in our drinking water systems and that they pose a real health risk has helped propel this issue to the top of the Administration’s agenda.

National Accelerating Lead PIpe Replacement Summit. Kamala Harris speaking to attendees at the White House.

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One Simple Way to Fight Climate Change: #CutMethane

January 17, 2023 | By Sean Jackson

Methane is the second largest pollutant contributing to climate change and has also been proven to be a massive human health concern - contributing to asthma, cancer and other public health issues. We can - and must - curb the methane threat with stronger regulatory action.

EPA Directs States to Use Water Pollution Permits to Control PFAS

December 7, 2022 | By Jennifer Peters

The Clean Water Act has many tools that can—and should—be used to keep these toxic fluorinated “forever chemicals” out of our water. EPA’s memo makes it clear that states can use their existing water program authorities to address PFAS in wastewater discharges immediately.

6 Things you Need to Know About the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

December 2, 2022 | By Sean Jackson

The Act will improve water quality, protect public health, support healthy communities, strengthen the economy, and prepare us for the worst impacts of climate change. Here are six things you need to know about it.

The Clean Water Act at the Supreme Court

October 4, 2022 | By Bob Wendelgass and Lynn Thorp

The bottom line is clear: Our communities need clean drinking water more than polluters need bigger profits!

Robert Wendelgass gives remarks at the the Protect Our Waters Rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington DC

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Storms can cause chemical spills that pollute your drinking water: Here's how we stop it

Posted on May 16, 2022

Imagine you get a “thunderstorm warning” on your phone. You light a few candles in case the lights go out, and make sure that you cancel your evening walk. You do everything you can to prepare for what the storm might bring. But, did you know that same storm could contaminate your drinking water?