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EPA Report Identifies Hot Spots for Hazardous Spills Into Drinking Water Sources
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EPA report details incidents of toxic spills into groundwater, rivers, or lakes used for drinking water. The data from 2010-2019 provides the most comprehensive report to date on such spills.
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Where Are Lead Service Lines? Look for Older Homes and Poverty
The GAO, a watchdog agency that works for Congress, concluded that the EPA has not met the requirements of a 2016 law intended to improve the agency’s public communication of lead pipe risks.
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Western Wildfires Damage, Contaminate Drinking Water Systems
As they tear through forests and developed areas, fires in California, Oregon, and Washington have destroyed water infrastructure and released chemical contaminants.
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No Running Water for Days Following Isaias Power Outages
Tropical Storm Isaias cut power to more than 2 million customers in the Northeast when it passed through the region on Tuesday. For those with wells and no backup generators, the loss of electricity delivered a double blow: no running water either.
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Speaking Of Water With Peter Gleick – California Drinking Water Bill
Dr. Peter Gleick, President Emeritus of the Pacific Institute, discusses the new clean water bill signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
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Paradise Officials Unveil $53 Million Plan to Rid Damaged Water Pipes of Contaminants
Two years and $53 million is the estimated timeline and cost to overcome the extensive contamination of the water system in Paradise.
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Despite Unity of Purpose, Familiar Schisms Appear As California Lawmakers Rekindle Clean Water Funding Debate
Three options on are the table for helping water utilities deliver clean water.
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Deadly Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreaks Persist in the U.S.
The most acute U.S. water contamination health risk defies control.
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Regulators Will Soon Know A Lot More About Algal Toxins in U.S. Drinking Water
For the next two years, water utilities are required to test for ten cyanotoxins.
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Oregon Capital Battles Algal Toxins in Drinking Water
Toxins result in ‘do not drink’ advisory for Salem, the latest U.S. city challenged by cyanobacteria.
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Kentucky AG Investigates Rural Water System That Has Been Failing for Decades
Kentucky’s top lawyer opens inquiry into the management of the troubled Martin County Water District.
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What’s Up with Water – Speaking of Water – Who Trusts the Tap (Bonus Episode)
Do I trust my tap water? It turns out that the answer is very different for different groups of people.