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How a Week in Michigan Might Change the World
Keeping with the tradition of throwing professionalism out of the window and sharing my open and honest thoughts, I’d like to tell you how I’m processing the National PFAS Conference. You are kind enough to financially support our work, I want to return the favor with the unfiltered truth.
I spent four days in Michigan for the National PFAS Conference. The conference featured impacted community members, scientists on the cutting edge of research, members of Congress, White House officials, and a keynote from the United Nations. Topics ranged from discoveries in PFAS health effects, human
Celebrating Juneteenth: Fighting for Environmental Justice
Happy Juneteenth! Celebrate with Clean Water Action as we continue to fight for Environmental Justice today and every day.
Clean Water Action President Attends Ann Arbor PFAS Conference, Showcasing National Legislative Wins
The 2024 National PFAS Conference is happening this week in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Environmental advocates, like Clean Water Action, known for leading the PFAS charge nationwide, will gather to strategize on the best path forward to eliminate these toxic forever chemicals.
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.