Articles by Peak Johnson
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Residents Urge Federal Government To Investigate Drinking Water In East Chicago
3/14/2017
In East Chicago, IN, rising levels of lead are becoming more of a concern to residents and both advocacy and environmental groups.
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Senator Introduces Bill Urging U.S. EPA To Set Stronger Drinking Water Standards
3/14/2017
Earlier this month, a bill that would modify the Safe Drinking Water Act and would require the U.S. EPA to set standards for chemicals such as 1,4-dioxane was introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
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Petition To Stop Addition Of Fluoride To Drinking Water Rejected By EPA
3/13/2017
Fluoride continues to be a strongly-debated issue across the country. Last month, opponents of the chemical filed a petition to stop community water systems from adding the substance to drinking water.
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New Legislation: Customers Must Be Informed Of Water Contamination Within 24 Hours
3/10/2017
Because of a law passed at the end of last year, public water utilities will now have to inform customers within 24 hours if contaminated water is flowing into their homes.
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PA Considers Water System Fee Increase To Address Safety Issues
3/9/2017
During a recent press conference, Patrick McDonnell, acting secretary for Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), said that the agency is considering a fee increase for public water supply systems.
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Iowa Considers Nutrient Exchange To Address Water Quality Issues
3/8/2017
Iowa is considering legislation to introduce a nutrient exchange in the state. Under the law, treatment or manufacturing facilities that discharge pollution would be able to pay farmers to reduce nutrient run-off from their land, giving the facilities more discharge flexible.
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Trump Proposes Significant Cuts To EPA Budget
3/7/2017
In order to increase federal spending for the military, President Donald Trump has proposed significant cuts to the U.S. EPA.
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With Uncertain EPA, New York Democrats Push Plan To Protect Drinking Water
3/6/2017
In order to protect drinking water in New York State, State Senate Democrats presented a new, seven-point plant.
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Harsh Storms Lead To Mass Sewage Spills In San Francisco Bay
3/3/2017
After dealing with ongoing severe drought, California received an unexpected side effect after heavy storms passed over the state. Large amounts of sewage washed into the San Francisco Bay.
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Allentown Fights For Right To Blend Sewage
3/2/2017
The act of sewage blending has long been controversial, with the U.S. EPA at one point scrapping the idea. In Allentown, PA, this controversy is playing out between the municipality and state regulators.