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The Turf is Artificial, But the Harm is Very Real
Artificial or synthetic turf is finding its way onto more athletic fields and playgrounds, but it is not without controversy and real concerns of safety. When comparing natural grass to artificial turf, Clean Water Action believes the evidence is clear --- natural grass is a better and safer option for both people and the environment.
Rewrite - A Poem
Christina Mui is a recent graduate of Clean Water Action’s Youth Action Collaborative at Malden High School. This poem was read aloud by her as part of the 2024 Rally for Asthma Justice.
A victory for our health! Mass. House votes to ban toxic flame retardants
Late Friday afternoon the Massachusetts House voted to ban 10 toxic flame retardants in children’s products and household furniture! This will be a huge step forward to protect the health of children and firefighters – but first the Massachusetts Senate has to approve the bill and send it to the Governor’s desk before the clock strikes midnight on Monday.
Using Clean Water Act Discharge Permits to Protect Drinking Water Sources
The Clean Water Act has many tools that can be used to address sources of pollution that impact drinking water sources. This current guide focuses on how Public Water Systems can use Clean Water Act National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System pollution permits, which control surface water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge into surface waters, to improve and protect the quality of drinking water sources.
Nominations For The Fifth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL5)
We are nominating PFAS chemicals both individually and as a class for inclusion in the CCL5 due to demonstrated wide occurrence in drinking water sources and to robust data on health effects in drinking water.