EPA has unveiled its Drinking Water Lead Reduction Plan in an effort to further reduce lead in drinking water.The action,which follows extensive analysis and assessment of implementation of the current regulations,will update and clarify existing requirements for water utilities and states.Journal of ...
Under the guidance of the Biden–Harris administration, theEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)announced its plans to strengthen the Lead and Copper Rule as part of the Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan on November 30, 2023. Although the proposal has not been approved, the United S...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a proposed rule that would require replacement of all lead service lines for drinking water in the U.S.-more than nine million-within the next decade. The proposal, announced Nov. 30, would also lower the lead action level for drinking ...
AWWA CEODavid LaFrancewas present at a Biden-Harris Administration event on Dec. 16, during which plans to advance protections from lead in drinking water and other sources were announced. “Water professionals are committed to protecting their communities today as we work f...
When inhaled, very small crystalline silica particles expose workers to the risk of silicosis, an incurable, progressively disabling and sometimes fatal lung disease. Unsafe silica dust exposure can also lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or kidney disease. ...
2,7 Microbial contaminants, lead, nitrates and nitrites, arsenic, disinfection byproducts, pesticides, and solventsare among the contaminants for which EPA has set health-based standards. How many contaminants does the US EPA regulate to ensure safe public water?
EPA is touting its efforts to reduce exposure to lead in the face of criticism from an ousted official that the Trump administration \"stonewalled\" an int... D Reynolds - 《Water Policy Report》 被引量: 0发表: 2018年 As EPA touts cleanups, Trump seeks cuts in regulatory grants On the...
The Senate environment committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on the nomination of former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY), President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead EPA. A federal appellate court is slated to hold arguments in two cases challenging EPA rules governing air permits and state clean...
in terms of emission of four highly toxic heavy metals, including arsenic, chromium, lead and mercury. The report also ranked states with the worst toxic pollutants. The report is timely as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is ordered to finalize rules to clean-up emissions of mercury ...
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