EPA | Clean Water Action

Tell EPA, MDE, and Baltimore City: Expand the SOS Program for Sewage Backups

We need your help in making it loud and clear: EPA & MDE should stand their ground and require Baltimore City to clean up all sewage backups caused in part or in full by conditions in city-owned pipes. Mayor Scott and Baltimore City DPW should take responsibility for the impacts the city’s pipe infrastructure is having on Baltimore families.

A crowd of people rallying outside of Baltimore City Hall, with signs like "Pipes should work for people" and "sewage stinks"

A Year Since Sackett v. EPA: Colorado Becomes First State to Restore Protections to Wetlands and Streams

May 23, 2024 | By Jennifer Peters

One year ago, on May 25, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in the case of Sackett v. EPA. This decision narrowed the scope of the Clean Water Act by removing protections from most wetlands and streams in the United States.

Ten Years of Clean Water Advocacy Victory: EPA Enacts Limits on Coal-Burning Power Plant Wastewater Pollution!

May 8, 2024 | By Lynn Thorp

Last week’s announcement of Clean Water Act water pollution limits for wastewater from power plants that burn coal was the culmination of over ten years of Clean Water Action advocacy. During that time, we have published reports, prepared technical comments, and mobilized Clean Water Action members and the public to weigh in on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposals during three different comment periods.

Let's Put Lead Service Lines Behind Us

January 16, 2024 | By Lynn Thorp

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed updates to the Safe Drinking Water Act Lead and Copper Rule and is accepting public comments through February 5, 2024.

EPA Contends with Devastating Supreme Court Decision that Puts All Water At Risk

August 30, 2023 | By Jennifer Peters

This week the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updated its “Waters of the United States” rule in response to the May 2023 Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court decision, which significantly weakened the reach of the Clean Water Act, our nation’s 50 year old water pollution control law.

Clean Water Action Speaks Out Against Coal Ash

July 17, 2023 | By Jennifer Peters

Until EPA enforces the federal rule and ensures all coal ash dumps are regulated, contamination of groundwater and drinking water supplies will continue. We must make enforcement a priority and mandate safe closure and cleanup of coal ash nationwide to ensure all communities are protected.