New EPA Rule To Remove Lead Pipes

Workers replacing lead pipes in a neighborhood

Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental necessity, yet for many Americans, aging infrastructure and lead-contaminated pipes pose a serious threat to public health. Experts Chad Sidell, President of Corona Environmental Consulting, and Dan Tadesco, leader of the Community Water Systems division at BRDA, shed light on these issues and the solutions available to … Read more

Lead In Water Lines, Virginia Beach Warns Residents

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The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) in Virginia Beach has begun notifying residents about the potential presence of lead in private water service lines as part of a compliance effort with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Revised Lead and Copper Rule. The City has mapped all known public and private water service line materials, accessible … Read more

URGENT: Boil Water Alert for Residents in Washington, D.C.

Alert Boil Water Notice in Washington, D.C. with a steaming pot in the foreground.

The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) issued a Boil Water Advisory today after a 20-inch water main broke in Upper Northwest D.C. on Wednesday, May 8, affecting water pressure for 4,800 customers. DC Water considers this advisory a precaution for customers in the impacted area due to water of unknown quality … Read more

EPA Invests $6.5B in U.S. Water System Upgrades

Large concrete pipe laid in a trench with surrounding exposed earth. Title: Installation of a Concrete Pipeline

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made a groundbreaking announcement, committing over $6.5 billion to significant improvements in drinking water infrastructure across the United States. This substantial investment aims to address severe contaminants like lead and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often termed “forever chemicals.” Key Investments and Impact A portion of this funding, $3 … Read more