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The 2024 Presidential Election May Slow Plans to Replace Lead Pipes
Debate over the EPA’s latest plan to minimize the risk of drinking lead-contaminated water is reaching a tipping point.
Scientists Discover Way to Destroy Harmful “Forever Chemicals” in Water Supply
New technology could help water utilities remove stubborn PFAS chemicals linked to cancer and other maladies.
Despite Governor’s Tough Talk, Michigan Bottlers Still Extract Water for Free
Bottlers have avoided additional fees for removing groundwater, even though Gretchen Whitmer promoted the idea.
US-Backed Canadian Mine in Guatemala Threatens Water Supply for Millions
Activists vow to fight the Cerro Blanco mine, which threatens a water supply for millions in Guatemala and El Salvador.
10 Years Later, Flint Residents Are Still Waiting for Lead Pipes to Be Replaced
Biden pledged to replace all of the US’s lead pipes, but he’d need billions of dollars more from Congress to do it.
EPA Lauded for Opening Review Process of Vinyl Chloride, a Known Carcinogen
The chemical is linked to higher rates of lung and liver cancer, liver disease, neurological problems and miscarriage.
Exposure to Contaminated Drinking Water Is Undercounted by EPA, New Study Finds
Regulators aren’t adequately accounting for how extensively vulnerable communities are exposed to contaminated water.
Texas Activists Hold a “Thirst Strike” Demanding Heat Protections for Workers
They are calling for federal standards for rest and water breaks to prevent occupational heat illness and death.
House Republicans Propose Cutting Federal Funds for Clean Water Programs by 64%
“[The] proposal threatens the very safety of our country's water and wastewater systems,” said Food & Water Watch.
Toxic PFAS Are in Our Drinking Water. Here’s How to Limit Your Exposure.
As regulators race to address PFAS in water, consumers can take steps to reduce their exposure to forever chemicals now.