California Environmental Voters’ Post

We understand that treating PFAS can be challenging...and expensive. That's why we take a #CommunityFirst approach to help identify funding sources that will fit your situation, and then support you through the complexities of managing those funds. We're here for you. #WeAreMerrick

It's Time to Promote Equitable Access to Safe Drinking Water for Private Well Owners Across Massachusetts! Amendment #1104, "Well Water Study", to the Massachusetts House Budget – sponsored by Representative Meghan Kilcoyne and Representative Smitty Pignatelli – would provide funding for a study that would be the first step in developing a drinking water program for private wells to ensure that ALL Massachusetts residents have access to safe water! In the Commonwealth, over 500,000 people get their water from a private well. However, unlike public water systems, there are no statewide protections to ensure these wells are safe from contaminants, including #PFAS. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)'s recent PFAS Private Well Sampling Program has found that ~15% of wells had PFAS levels exceeding new federal health standards. For more information about our advocacy efforts in partnership with The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, visit ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gc4wyKYh #WhatsInYourWellWater #mapoli

I’m both curious and concerned about asking this question. What if your child or grandchild were being exposed to lead poisoning due to the lead service line feeding your house 🏡 and your water authority told you it will take a decade to remove the poison from your child or grandchild’s drinking water 💧 what would you do? Why aren’t we utilizing innovative technologies 🤔 Lead is poisoning our children all over the world 🌎🌍! This #NSF 61 Certified #technolgy is scientifically proven to last over 100 years and is impregnable to lead. It could be an option for lead pipe replacements or utilized to extend mandated #EPA programs for decades. Plus+ this technology can withstand over 300 psi and seals leaks. Protect our children’s #drinkingwater 💧👶 Visit NeofitPlus.com for more info. Get active and go to EPPleadfree.com #EPA #AWWA #LCRI #LCRR #water #childrenshealth #innovation #leadfreewater #children #legalAction #legal #legalNegligence #LawFirms #attorneys #LegalIndustry #technologies #gettheleadout NOW! #trenchlesstechnologies

Today marks 50 years since President Gerald Ford signed the Safe Drinking Water Act into law on December 16, 1974. It remains one of America’s most important environmental laws and most effective public health regulations. While we have made tremendous progress, many communities still face significant risks from unreliable, inaccessible or unsafe drinking water. Read council member Manny Teodoro's recent op-ed that outlines the Council's bold vision on how we can better ensure public health, rebuild trust, and provide sustainable drinking water: https://lnkd.in/g4SSUvzm. #SDWA50

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💧 Water Wednesday 💧 Did you know this year celebrates 50 years of The Safe Drinking Water Act?! The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was originally passed by Congress in 1974 to protect public health by regulating the nation’s public drinking water supply. The law was amended in 1986 and 1996 and requires many actions to protect drinking water and its sources—rivers, lakes, reservoirs, springs, and ground water wells. (SDWA does not regulate private wells which serve fewer than 25 individuals.) SDWA authorizes the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) to set national health-based standards for drinking water to protect against both naturally-occurring and man-made contaminants that may be found in drinking water. US EPA, states, and water systems then work together to make sure that these standards are met. Cheers to 50 Years and many more of protecting our most precious natural resource 🍻 Read more about the SDWA here 👇 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/g5ZcfAVS

The #SafeDrinkingWaterAct set the standard for how we protect drinking water in America. Des Moines Water Works’ 219 employees work each day to safeguard it. Fifty years ago on Dec. 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency set national health-based standards for drinking water to protect against both naturally occurring and man-made contaminants that may be found in water. The act was designed to protect not only drinking water but also sources of drinking water such as rivers, reservoirs, springs and groundwater wells. We’ve come far, but we still have a long way to go. There are many continuing and emerging challenges to providing safe drinking water. Our water sources are particularly threatened in Iowa from practices on the landscape in our watersheds. At DMWW, we monitor these sources every day to ensure treatment results in clean water that meets all state and federal standards for drinking. Leading and advocating to deliver Water You Can Trust For Life is our mission.

Last week marked a pivotal moment in our country's journey toward water equity and public health. @The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s groundbreaking announcement of the first-ever national standard for PFAS is a testament to our collective commitment to safeguarding our communities and environment. For too long, marginalized communities have faced the disproportionate burden of contamination, grappling with the harmful effects of toxic chemicals in their water supply. But with this historic rule, we're turning the tide. I commend the Biden-Harris Administration and the EPA for their bold action in addressing the systemic injustices embedded in our water infrastructure. Access to safe, clean water is not a privilege—it's a fundamental human right. With this regulation, we're protecting not only our water sources but also the health and well-being of 100 million Americans. However, our work is far from finished. We must ensure these regulations are effectively implemented and enforced, leaving no community behind. Together, let's continue to advocate for water equity and environmental justice, building a future where every individual can thrive. #WaterEquity #EnvironmentalJustice #PFASRegulation  https://lnkd.in/gPppa2XN

#BilzinSumberg’s team of experienced environmental practitioners, Howard Nelson, Alexandra Barshel, Dawn Cinquino, Esq., P.E., P.G., David Jessup, Jr., Thomas F. Mullin, and Mary Stewart, Esq. discuss the EPA’s recent National Primary Drinking Water Regulation announcement for PFAS, its legally enforceable Maximum Contaminant Levels, and designating PFOS and PFOA as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. This regulation aims to address the health risks associated with PFAS exposure, requiring compliance from all public water systems in the U.S. within three years. Non-compliant systems must reduce PFAS levels within five years, with mandatory public reporting on progress. The EPA's actions underscore the need for heightened awareness and proactive measures in addressing PFAS contamination. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Wn53hK

Congratulations to Cape Fear Riverkeeper, Cape Fear River Watch, and their partners, for their significant victory in the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, which dismissed Chemours Co.'s case against EPA's PFAS health advisory. This ruling is an important step in the fight to protect our water and communities from toxic forever chemicals. By championing stricter regulations and holding polluters accountable, Kemp Burdette, Cape Fear Riverkeeper, continues to lead the charge for a cleaner, safer Cape Fear River. Read more about the case below. #advocacy, #cleanwater, #water, #wateraction, #climateaction, #environment, #environmentalprotection, #environmentaljustice, #SDG6