An F Grade: EPA’s LCR Doesn’t Protect Kids in Schools
EPA had an opportunity—and indeed, an obligation—in this rulemaking to protect children from being poisoned by lead in drinking water in schools and child c...
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Imagine a Day Without Water: A Grim Reality for Many
Today, as we “ Imagine a Day without Water ,” we recognize that for many this is less an exercise than it is a reality. For many, a day without water is just...
New York: Protect People from Water Shutoffs During COVID-19
Over the summer, New York State did the right thing for utility customers feeling the severe economic downturn during the pandemic. The state adopted legislatio...
Guest Blog: Reopening Schools – Drinking Water Concerns
After closing early and transitioning to online learning, school systems across the United States are trying to figure out if and how to reopen this fall. Amid ...
New York Bans Utility Shutoffs during COVID-19 Emergency
New York is the first state to act via legislation to establish a statewide moratorium on all utility shutoffs—water, gas, electric, and telephone, including ...
Data Show Millions at Risk of Water Shutoffs During COVID-19
To protect ourselves from the coronavirus, health officials repeatedly tell us to “wash our hands.” Many people can do that, but if you don’t have water i...