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For safer septic systems, MD needs inspections!
Email your representatives! Septic systems are a critical piece of infrastructure that treats the wastewater coming off individual properties, so it is less hazardous to human health and the environment. It is critical that they are functioning, but because they are buried in the yard it is easy for them to silently fail and go unnoticed. Pathogens from septic systems are a problem, and we want to catch them before they pollute surface water and drinking water. An evaluation of data from the CDC’s Waterborne Disease and Outbreak Surveillance System found that septic systems contributed to 67%
Massachusetts Lawmakers Push Local Protections for Kids
Children in the United States are surrounded all day long by toxic chemicals. Toxic chemicals are in mattresses, bedding, car seats, strollers, lotions, sunscreens, shampoos, diapers, band-aids, clothing, and toys.
Our 2026 Maryland Legislative Priorities
Maryland’s General Assembly begins today, and for the first time since 2018, Clean Water Action is not asking for your help in ending subsidies for burning trash under Maryland’s Renewable Portfolio. Your tireless support over the years made a difference, and the General Assembly ended these subsidies last year. Thank you! We’re working to bring that winning energy into 2026 and secure real progress for clean water, zero waste, and environmental justice. Here are our top priorities for this year’s legislative session, and how you can help! The CHERISH Our Communities Act This landmark bill
Bill to tackle PFAS pollution passes key House Public Health Committee in Massachusetts
A bill to protect public health from toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS passed a key hurdle in the state Legislature after winning passage in the House from the Joint Committee on Public Health.
A Year of Grassroots Energy Efficiency Organizing in MA
Learn more about Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund's work with Mass Save in Massachusetts.
