lead contamination

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

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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

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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