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Preventing Lead by Protecting Water in Massachusetts
Lead in water is the most significant source of lead exposure after lead paint.
Lead was a preferred plumbing material, particularly for water service lines, until it was outlawed in 1986.
The American Water Works Association estimates between 6-10 million homes are connected to a lead service line.
Lead in Water: A Health HazardLead exposure isn’t good for anyone; but pregnant women and young children are most affected. Physical and behavioral effects of lead occur at lower exposure levels in children than in adults. A dose of lead that would have little effect on an adult can have a
Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CEC): An Early Warning Sign
People and industry use tens of thousands of chemicals. A vast array of these chemicals have been found in our environment, where we consider them contaminants of emerging concern or CECs. Most of these CECs have not been fully evaluated for the risks they might pose to the environment— or to our health.
Michigan Currents | Winter 2023
In This Issue: Water Affordability Package Advances in MI Legislature | Holding Polluters Accountable in Lansing | Enbridge Line 5 Propaganda is Everywhere, and So Are We | Progress On Public Power & National News: Urge Your Elected Officials To Protect ALL Of Our Water! | The Clean Water Act of 2023 | We Can Get The Lead Out Of Drinking Water | Federal Budget Update
Chesapeake Currents | Winter 2023
In this Issue: Victories and Progress in 2023 | Maryland Climate Action Plan | Fees and Fairness | District of Columbia Green Infrastructure in Your Neighborhood | Big Win for the Anacostia River | Virginia Voting Victory | National News: Urge Your Elected Officials To Protect ALL Of Our Water! | The Clean Water Act of 2023 | We Can Get The Lead Out Of Drinking Water | Federal Budget Update
Minnesota Currents | Winter 2023
In This Issue: Cumulative Impacts Rulemaking: How People Can Engage | Progress On PFAS | Welcome Our New Minnesota Deputy Director | Brunch For Better Success | Taking On Toxics For Safer Communities: Healthy Legacy | Reducing Waste And Saving Money With Rethink Disposable! & National News: Urge Your Elected Officials To Protect ALL Of Our Water! | The Clean Water Act of 2023 | We Can Get The Lead Out Of Drinking Water | Federal Budget Update