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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.

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

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Pass State Legislation to Protect Kids from Lead

Children all across Pennsylvania are at risk of lead exposure through old housing units constructed with lead paint and aging infrastructure potentially leaching lead into drinking water.

Get The Lead Out of our Minnesota homes, schools, environment, and water!

Act now to protect our water and health - Email your Minnesota State Representative and Senator and ask them to get the lead out of our homes, schools and environment.

Kim Gaddy with Sen Booker and other leaders in Newark

Newark: A Leader on Getting the Lead Out!

February 16, 2022 | By Kim Gaddy

"As I listened to Vice President Harris speak, I was proud of Clean Water Action and the organization’s partnering with the City of Newark to knock on 7,000 doors to inform residents about this catastrophic problem and the critical importance of replacing lead service lines."

Taking on Toxics (and more!) in the Minnesota Legislature

January 28, 2022 | By Deanna White

Update: The PFAS Prevention Package was introduced in the 2022 legislative session. all but one of the 8 bills made it into the final Environmental Omnibus bill in the House. Like most bills this year, it did not pass by the end of session. However, with the issue of these harmful “forever chemicals