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"Some Cities Could Be Left Behind On Lead Pipe Replacements"

"In many cities, no one knows where the lead pipes lie underground. That’s important because lead pipes contaminate drinking water. After the lead crisis in Flint, officials in Michigan accelerated efforts to locate their pipes, a first step toward removal."

Source: AP, 08/30/2022

"EPA Expands PFAS Crackdown With Superfund Proposal"

"EPA today proposed designating two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as the Superfund law. That move would unlock a major tool for regulators seeking to recoup costs from polluters as they progress with cleanup efforts at contaminated sites."

Source: E&E News, 08/29/2022

Earthjustice Is Suing EPA Over Coal Ash Dumps, Which Pollute Groundwater

"Environmental groups are suing the Environmental Protection Agency to close a gaping loophole in the agency’s rules regulating the management of coal ash dumps that have leached toxic pollutants into rivers and lakes across the country."

Source: Inside Climate News, 08/26/2022

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