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DC Imposes a Citywide Ban on Polystyrene Foam
For folks like me living in the nation’s capitol, this summer has brought unbearable humidity, another so-so season for the Washington Nationals, and continued congressional frustrations. However, DC has finally given us a reason to smile.
What the Appalachian Trail Taught Me about Clean Water
Water. Clean Water. It’s amazing how my thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail has completely centered my life around it.
Talking About #ProtectCleanWater
If you want someone to take action for clean water, the first step is to raise awareness of the problem. That's why we're out most evenings knocking on strangers' doors. When it comes to clean water, we're all on the same side.
Background: Federal Regulation of Lead in Drinking Water
For our introduction to lead and drinking water, click here.
The Federal Government regulates lead in drinking water, primarily through the Lead and Copper Rule.
Lead and Copper Rule
Adopted as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) in 1991 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR)'s purpose is to protect public health by minimizing lead and copper exposure at the tap.
The LCR requires water systems to monitor the drinking water they provide and control for corrosion. Because lead can get into drinking water at various points throughout the system, as
Harmful Algal Outbreaks and Drinking Water
Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms happen most often where there are high levels of nutrients like nitrogen or phosphorus present in warm, still waters like lakes, ponds, or reservoirs. They can also occur in rivers, especially during summer months. Aquatic ecosystems need nutrients to thrive but fertilizer runoff from agriculture, sewage and industrial discharges, and urban stormwater have added an excessive of nutrients into many of our nation’s bays, lakes and rivers.