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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.
Clean Water Action Welcomes Improved Distribution of Lead Service Line Funding
Today Clean Water Action welcomed an EPA announcement that federal funding for replacing lead service lines will be allocated based on new data about their presence in each state. Basing distribution of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s lead service line replacement funding on the actual need in each state is a common sense and welcome improvement that will help us put lead service lines behind us more equitably and efficiently.
The Reality of Reusable Plastics
The “correct” use of melamine foodware requires that the dish not be heated above 160 degrees. When food is served on melamine plates there is relatively low cross contamination from the plate to the food. However, once you put that plate in the microwave, you’re immediately pushing past that safety zone.