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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.
PFAS-Containing Firefighting Foams
Firefighters are particularly at risk from PFAS exposure because they are exposed to AFFF during both training and actual fires. Additionally, some of their firefighting gear contain PFAS chemicals. A study of Los Angeles fire fighters done by Biomonitoring California demonstrated elevated levels of PFOS and other PFAS chemicals in their test subjects.
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.