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A Bad Summer To Be In DC
A Summer Reflection as a Clean Water Action Fellow by Troy Wynne.
From Kathmandu to Massachusetts: How Youth are Shaping Global Climate Justice
Environmental Justice is not possible without youth involvement. My journey has not ended yet and it never will because I have learned and tried my best to bring changes and make an impact from Nepal to the United States.
Conversations with Canvassers: Advice from the Experts on Inspiring Change
With Election Day approaching, I spoke to Clean Water staff members with canvassing experience to learn more about their work, and to glean a few tips for how to inspire people in our own lives to take political action.
Toxic Cyanobacteria Pollution Hits Home on a New Hampshire Lake
I have written or edited many articles over the years about toxic algae. But now, I’ve had my own first-hand experience. And now, this is way more than just another dirty water story to me. Just before the July 4th holiday, when I glimpsed news headlines about toxic algae in New Hampshire’s largest lake, Lake Winnipesaukee, I didn’t bother reading about the details. I assumed it was a problem happening somewhere far away from the quiet cove where I’ve spent so many summers with family and friends.
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