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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 Hazard Lead 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.
PFAS: The Ingredient You Never Ordered
Learn more about Connecticut's landmark 2024 PFAS ban, and why we need to defend it from industry attacks.
Colorado Aquifer Exemptions
Program that Sacrifices Underground Drinking Water for Oil and Gas Injection Raises Questions
Evil Beer Does Good...For The Planet.
Raise a glass to protecting the planet by joining Clean Water Action and Evil Genius Beer Co. for happy hour event at their taproom in Fishtown.
