Articles by Riley Kleemeier

  1. Nationwide Study Challenges Fears Of Fluoride's Cognitive Risks 11/25/2025

    New research is challenging previous hesitations about fluoride in drinking water. The study found that those who drank water with recommended fluoride levels performed modestly better on cognitive tests than peers without similar exposure.

  2. EPA WOTUS Proposal Raises Concerns Over Clean Water Regulations 11/20/2025

    The U.S. EPA has proposed new guidelines regarding what counts as a “water of the United States,” a controversial announcement that has been met with backlash.

  3. Colorado River Crisis Deepens As Basin States Miss Deadline 11/13/2025

    The seven basin states that rely on the Colorado River have failed to reach an agreement on how to manage the waterway. The states have historically struggled with agreeing on how the river’s water should be distributed fairly — especially as the water supply grows increasingly scarce.

  4. New PFAS Timeline Delays Military Site Cleanup By Up To A Decade 9/25/2025

    The Department of Defense has postponed PFAS cleanup at nearly 140 U.S. military installations, with little public notice. According to a list analyzed by The New York Times, the new timetable delays some site cleanups by nearly a decade. 

  5. Hidden Aquifer Could Help Solve The Water Crisis 9/11/2025

    In a first-of-its-kind research expedition, a team extracted thousands of water samples from an unlikely source: a hidden aquifer that is thought to stretch from New Jersey to Maine.

  6. A Week Without Water: Main Break Creates Strife For 200,000 NJ Residents 8/14/2025

    More than 200,000 New Jersey residents have been left with little to no water for the past seven days after a massive water main break. It remains unclear when water services will be restored to the community.

  7. Major Water Regulation Shake-Up In UK 7/24/2025

    With serious water pollution events up 60% in England, the government has recognized a need for an overhaul of the flawed regulation system. The previous regulator, Ofwat, will be scrapped and replaced. The move comes amid growing outrage over sewage pollution, outdated infrastructure, and a lack of accountability from privatized water companies.

  8. Chicago Fails To Warn Most Residents About Lead In Water 7/17/2025

    In Chicago, a federal drinking water rule required officials to notify 900,000 properties that their drinking water is at risk of lead contamination. But as of early July, only 7% of the people on that list had been warned that their water may be putting them at risk for serious health issues.

  9. New Mexico's PFAS Lawsuit Could Spark National Trend 7/10/2025

    In New Mexico, PFAS have sparked a legal battle. The state is suing the U.S. Air Force over the four-mile chemical plume stemming from Cannon air force base, which the military has refused to address.

  10. New Bill Would Lock PFAS Water Standards Into Federal Law 7/2/2025

    As water systems across the country confront the rising uncertainties around PFAS, two members of the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced new legislation that aims to provide long-term certainty and protection.