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In Memoriam: David Zwick
David didn't just found an organization, he started a movement that endures to this day. We are all in his debt.
National Member Priority Poll
Every year Clean Water Action asks our members to vote on the priorities that we should pursue. This member input is vital. Choose the priorities that you think we should focus on below. We need at least 160 votes -- don't miss your chance to participate!
Rhode Island Trash Trawl - Solving the Problem of Microplastics
The most extensive plastic problem we now face is microplastics - pieces of plastic so small that you might swim right past them, taking no notice of their increasing presence in our marine ecosystems. And this microplastic problem isn’t happening in the middle of the ocean - it’s happening right here in Narragansett Bay.
Make a Special Gift to Protect Clean Water
With your support and generosity, we can protect clean water for the next 50 years.
Background: Federal Regulation of Lead in Drinking Water
For our introduction to lead and drinking water, click here. The Federal Government regulates lead in drinking water, primarily through the Lead and Copper Rule. Lead and Copper Rule Adopted as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) in 1991 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR)'s purpose is to protect public health by minimizing lead and copper exposure at the tap. The LCR requires water systems to monitor the drinking water they provide and control for corrosion. Because lead can get into drinking water at various points throughout the system, as well
