EPA | Clean Water Action

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.

EPA Proposes to Expand Regulation of Toxic Coal Ash

May 18, 2023 | By Jennifer Peters

A strong coal ash rule will provide some long overdue relief to the communities that have been most impacted by this toxic pollution and aligns with the Biden administration’s commitment to advance environmental justice.

Coal Ash at TVA's Kingston Fossil Plant / photo: flickr.com/appvoices (CC BY 2.0)

Municipal Urban City Utility Water Infrastructure

Two things Holding Back the White House’s Water Infrastructure Investment Plan

May 16, 2023 | By Sean Jackson

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is the largest investment in water the country has ever seen. But, it could have two major problems when it comes to implementation. IIJA’s water investments are designed to improve drinking and wastewater systems, promote clean water projects and to ensure disadvantaged communities benefit from the program.

Ohio Train Wreck Could Be Biden’s Chance to Champion Chemical Safety

February 14, 2023 | By Rick Hind

The chemical train derailment in East Palestine OH illuminates numerous problems around how we protect communities from chemical hazards.

NTSB Rail Safety Investigators on scene in Lynchburg, VA NTSB rail investigator Richard Hipskind documents track damage on scene of train derailment in Lynchburg, VA. Photo by National Transportation Safety Board

National Accelerating Lead PIpe Replacement Summit. Kamala Harris speaking to attendees at the White House.

Report from the White House Summit on Accelerating Lead Pipe Replacement

February 1, 2023 | By Lynn Thorp

It’s no small thing to move an issue like lead service line replacement all the way to the White House. Growing recognition that there are still sources of lead in our drinking water systems and that they pose a real health risk has helped propel this issue to the top of the Administration’s agenda.