Expert Blogs

The data center pressures seen in the United States and Europe are likely to spread as digital infrastructure expands worldwide. Countries need guardrails to avoid fossil lock-in, protect communities, and keep costs from rising.

Getting all the lead service lines out is complicated, but it is worth it and necessary for the viability of its future.

State leaders can address major water affordability challenges by protecting financially vulnerable customers, ensuring transparency, and providing dedicated state funding for water infrastructure. 

There is a very clear need to invest in lead pipe replacement in the state, and the budget should do just that.  

Up to $13.6 billion is available from settlements, but key actions to claim funds must be taken by January 1, June 30, and July 30 in 2026.

The hard-won victory to secure clean water is a reminder of why preserving American democracy is so essential—and what’s possible when we stand up to powerful forces.

Collaboration among community advocates, water utilities, and environmental groups is key to progress on landmark legislation, creating a model for other states.

What happened to the American Water Works Association? Progress is in jeopardy and generations are poised to be poisoned by lead and other toxic chemicals. 

Major developments lay the groundwork for future success, but battles also loom

New map illustrates that repealing the EPA’s drinking water rule would leave tens of millions without certain commonsense protections from this dangerous toxic chemical.

People share how LIHWAP saved them from water shutoff and loss of housing. Data show LIHWAP helped millions of people and thousands of water systems nationwide.

An ill-informed congressional proposal would repeal the EPA's recent rule protecting millions of kids and adults across the country.

The law has enjoyed bipartisan support for decades and we've made progress, but the battle for safe water continues, with many water utilities fighting against better health protections.

Report to Congress will spotlight solutions for safe AND affordable water.

The rule is a legacy accomplishment that will help to protect tens of millions of people across the nation who are drinking lead-contaminated water.

The science is clear that oil and gas production harms both the environment and human health.

Syracuse city officials downplay extraordinarily high levels of lead in city drinking water.

Chicago is required to replace its lead pipes within about 20 years instead of 50-plus years.