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Tell Congress: From Source to Tap, Keep the Funding Flowing
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) proved what’s possible when our nation invests in clean, safe, affordable drinking water. It funded lead pipe removal, PFAS cleanup, and protection for drinking water sources across the country. But this historic progress is at risk.
Prioritizing an Upstream Focus for PFAS in Drinking Water
According to a 2023 U.S. Geological Survey, at least 45% of tap water in the U.S. contains one or more types of PFAS. This contamination didn’t occur overnight—it has been building up in our environment for decades, beginning with the initial manufacturing of PFAS in the 1940s.
Clean Water Waves | In The News, April 2023
Our work to protect clean water across the country often makes the news. Clean Water Waves highlights recent articles featuring our staff speaking on their areas of activism and expertise.
EPA proposes ban on most uses of toxic methylene chloride
"It is a great day when we can point to a change in our public health and environmental rules that will so clearly result in saved lives, especially among workers exposed to toxic chemicals. We encourage the Biden EPA to continue taking this kind of direct action to reduce health burdens, prevent harm to our health and reflect modern science.”
Coalition Sues EPA Over Unregulated Water Pollution From Oil Refineries, Plastics Plants, and Other Industries
A coalition of environmental organizations has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to set limits on billions of gallons of industrial wastewater, as required by the Clean Water Act.