Newark Residents Secure Protections from Lead in Drinking Water
The result of a citizen suit brought by NRDC and NEW Caucus, the proposed settlement would ensure a continued commitment by the City of Newark to protecting the...
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NRDC Sues EPA for Its Illegal Rule That Will Expose Millions to Toxic Lead in Drinking Water
Instead of fixing the ineffective Lead and Copper Rule, the agency chose to leave millions of children’s health at high risk. ...
EPA Hands Coal Industry a Pass to Dump Toxic Wastewater
The Trump administration rollback will contaminate waterways and drinking water sources—exposing people to pollutants like mercury, lead, and arsenic. ...
Pittsburgh Agrees to Replace Thousands of Lead Pipes to Clean Up Its Drinking Water
Negotiated by local groups, the settlement will address the city’s long-standing lead contamination while prioritizing the health of its most vulnerable resid...
EPA Issues Unprecedented “License to Pollute” During Pandemic
Amidst a public health crisis, the agency will indefinitely suspend environmental protections that help keep our air and water safe....
Though Latest Newark Test Results Are Encouraging, NRDC Says “Trust But Verify”
The fight for safe water for all of the city’s residents continues on....