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Infographic: U.S. Surface Water Pollution by State
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More than half of the country's lakes and rivers are not meeting water quality standards.
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U.S. Clean Water Law Needs New Act for the 21st Century
Seminal water law does not address nation's emerging water pollution challenges.
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U.S. Clean Water Enforcement Strategy: Big Penalties But Fewer Prosecutions
Agencies are going after polluters with smaller staffs and less money.
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EPA Clean Water Rule Meets Political Pushback
Unlike previous eras, Congress has avoided adjusting the law to manage new conditions.
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Infographic: Lake Titicaca Contends With Water Pollution and Climate Change
Receding glaciers, growing cities, and expanding agriculture threaten the highest navigable lake in the world.
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U.S. Ports Modernize While Water Supply and Quality Deteriorate
Savannah container terminal is a modern maritime showcase; Savannah…
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United States Clean Water Rule Quandary Begins On Land
EPA’s Clean Water Rule confronts deep-rooted farm resistance.…
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Report: Farming and Urban Growth Are Polluting U.S. Aquifers
One-fifth of U.S. groundwater wells had at least one contaminant above federal standards for human health, according to new USGS study.
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Des Moines Initiates Clean Water Act Lawsuit to Stem Farm Pollution
Iowa’s largest city will sue three upstream counties to reduce nitrate contamination.
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Peru and Chile Gold Mine Projects Address Water Concerns
The mining companies behind the Conga and Pascua-Lama mines are working to gain support from communities who have been worried about water pollution and adequate supplies.
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New Federal Rules Expand Ways to Keep Prescription Drugs out of Waterways
Pharmacies, hospitals, and distributors are now authorized to…
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Harmful Algal Bloom Expands in Lake Erie
Algal bloom season is here. These tools will help you keep track.
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