clean water

Saving a Bedrock Pennsylvania Environmental Law

April 28, 2026 | By Steve Hvozdovich

Clean Water Action and its supporters successfully blocked a proposed DEP rule that would have weakened Pennsylvania’s Clean Streams Law by allowing polluters greater discretion in reporting spills. The rule risked delaying responses to pollution and reducing transparency. Its withdrawal marks a major victory for clean water protections, public health, and community advocacy.

A New Frontier for Pittsburgh’s Water

December 1, 2025 | By Curtis Da’Von

Pittsburgh’s water system faced serious challenges just 10 years ago— from lead contamination, aging infrastructure, and stormwater flooding all of which hit Environmental Justice neighborhoods the hardest. But today, Pittsburgh Water is entering a new era of investment, accountability, community partnership, and safe drinking water. Clean Water Action has been a key part of that transformation.

Free lead in drinking water presentation for childcare facilities and educators

June 17, 2025 | Malden, MA

Lead in drinking water is harmful to everyone, but it is especially dangerous for young children.

Graphic design for Clean Water Action's lead info session in Malden, MA

Free Information Session: Lead in Drinking Water | Sessão/Reunião Informativa Gratuita: Chumbo (Lead) na Água Potável

February 15, 2025 | Malden, MA

Join us to learn about the actions you can take to protect your family. Junte-se a nós para saber mais sobre as ações/procedimentos que você pode tomar para proteger sua família.

Free Information Session: Lead in Drinking Water | 免费信息讲座饮用水中含铅

January 11, 2024 | Malden, MA

Register Did you know that Malden has 2,500 lead water pipes? That’s 21% of the pipes delivering water in Malden! Lead can permanently harm health. Join us to learn about the actions you can take to protect your family. This presentation will be offered in Mandarin and English. When: Saturday