Articles by Riley Kleemeier

  1. World Water Day 2026: Why Equality Is Key To Solving The Global Water Crisis 3/19/2026

    1.2 billion people across the globe live without access to safe water. That’s why every year, the United Nations observes World Water Day on March 22nd, shining a spotlight on the world’s most pressing water challenges.

  2. Baltimore's Multi-Million Dollar Sewage Struggle 3/12/2026

    Baltimore’s ongoing struggle to overhaul its aging wastewater infrastructure is proving more complicated than originally expected. A report from the Department of Public Works indicates that fulfilling the city’s federal environmental mandates will require an additional $674 million and an extension until 2046.

  3. Tap Water Beats Bottled Water In Nanoplastics Study 2/5/2026
    Scientists studying levels of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in drinking water have made a surprising recommendation: choose tap water over bottled water.
  4. EPA's PFAS Effluent Limits Rulemaking Faces Delay 1/22/2026

    The U.S. EPA’s efforts to curb industrial discharges of PFAS have hit a pause, marking a pivotal moment in the government’s approach to regulating these so-called forever chemicals.

  5. EPA Proposal Could Redefine How States Review Federal Water Permits 1/15/2026
    The U.S. EPA has proposed a revision to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, a move that could significantly reshape how states exercise authority over infrastructure projects that may affect water quality.
  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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. 

  10. 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.