No Toxics On Tap
Our drinking water sources have been contaminated by toxic PFAS. These so-called forever chemicals increase our risk of cancer and other health threats. We need to stop PFAS pollution at its source and do more to clean it up
Clean water
If we want a greener, healthier world we need to protect our rivers, lakes and streams.
Clean water is vital to ecosystems, to our health, and our quality of life. But too many of our rivers, lakes and streams are vulnerable to pollution. This pollution, along with outdated infrastructure – like lead pipes in our schools – puts our health at risk. We need to work together to protect our waters.
The Latest on Clean water
STATEMENT: EPA to limit discharges of PFAS
STATEMENT: New bills in Congress would help Americans know when waters are safe for swimming
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Support grows for the BEACH Act ahead of summer swimming season
Lobby day secures bipartisan support for the Plastic Pellet Free Water Act
Clean water groups urge Congress to tackle microplastics
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