Navajo Nation partners with Department of Energy to address orphaned wells, aiming to protect health and lands. Orphaned wells are abandoned uranium, oil, and gas wells that pose serious health and...
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New Mexico issues warnings to 138 unsafe drinking water systems
New Mexico's Environment Department has issued warnings to 138 drinking water systems for violating health standards, potentially impacting over 160,000 consumers.
California’s toxic mix: DDT contamination; raw sewage from Mexico
California faces health and environmental threats from DDT contamination and toxic sewage from Mexico, prompting calls for research and infrastructure improvements.
The Flint Effect: EPA wants lead water lines replaced in 10 years
Citing a broad spectrum of public and private support, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal to strengthen its Lead and Copper Rule that would require water systems across the...