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Safe Drinking Water Act

Coverage of Safe Drinking Water Act in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 13 · 16:23 UTCMost recent: Aug 5 · 14:36 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyorganization1Tyler Lobdellperson1Food & Water Watchorganization1David Cwiertnyperson1University of Iowa’s Center for Health Effects of Environmental Contaminationorganization1Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)topic1Office of Research and Developmenttopic1Jeff Jacksonperson1Environmental Protection Agencyorganization1PFAStopic1GenXtopic1Chemours Co.organization1North Carolinaplace1Lee Zeldinperson1Brian Powellperson1Douglas Environmentalorganization1Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energyorganization1Moon Lake Mobile Home Parkplace1Thornapple Lake Estatesplace1Fenton Harbor Condominiumsplace1
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  • HEALTHAug 5 · 14:36 UTCINVESTIGATE MIDWEST
    EPA stalls long-planned nitrate cancer review as pollution crisis grows

    The EPA has delayed its re-assessment of nitrates in drinking water, which was initially suspended in 2019 and restarted under the Biden administration. Scientists and health advocates warn that outdated nitrate thresholds may not protect public health, as new research links lower levels to cancer and other illnesses. The Trump administration eliminated the EPA office responsible for the assessment, raising concerns about weakened health protections.

  • HEALTHJul 22 · 19:54 UTCNC NEWSLINE
    NC AG Jackson leads states in opposing EPA rollback of PFAS in water

    North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson opposes the EPA's proposal to loosen restrictions on four PFAS chemicals in drinking water, joining 17 states and the District of Columbia in urging the agency to rescind the rollback. The proposal would eliminate federal requirements for testing these toxic substances, including GenX, linked to health risks like liver and kidney damage.

  • CRIMEJul 13 · 16:23 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Brighton man sentenced for falsifying water safety reports at Michigan mobile home parks

    Brian Powell, a Brighton man, was sentenced to two years' probation for falsifying water safety reports at Michigan mobile home parks. He pleaded guilty to three counts of forgery and violated the Safe Drinking Water Act by submitting falsified test results for private water systems.