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National Environmental Groups Endorse Kamala Harris for President
WASHINGTON 350 Action, Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, Clean Water Action, Climate Hawks Vote, Food & Water Action, and Friends of the Earth Action are proud to announce their endorsement of Kamala Harris for President in the 2024 election.
Make a Difference this Plastic Free July!
Learn how you can make an impact this Plastic Free July with ReThink Disposable!
Clean Water Action Alarmed by Environmental Rollbacks Proposed in the FY25 Interior/Environment Appropriations Markup
In response to the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee markup of the Fiscal Year 2025 Interior-Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Clean Water Action released the following statement.
EPA Grants Petition to Regulate PFAS Found in Plastic Containers
The federal agency will start a rulemaking process to address toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in more than 100 million fluorinated plastic containers
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