Sara Jerome
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Utilities Called Out For Water Shutoff Policies
10/30/2018
Over a million people lost their water service in recent years due to shutoffs by major providers in a sign of the growing challenge of water affordability.
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Historic Flood Shakes Up Austin Drinking Water
10/29/2018
The Texas capital is facing drinking water complications including a boil-water notice and use restrictions in the wake of significant flooding.
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Is Lake Mead Drying Up?
10/24/2018
Lake Mead levels are low, which creates significant complications for water management in Arizona.
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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Fail To Pass PFAS Bill
10/23/2018
State lawmakers in Pennsylvania failed to pass legislation to address drinking water contamination last week in a sign of the difficulty of locating funding to clean up PFAS pollution.
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Japan To Flush Radioactive Fukushima Water Into Ocean
10/22/2018
Japan plans to release radioactive water tainted by the crippled Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.
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Fluoride Bans On The Rise
10/19/2018
An increasing number of towns are banning the addition of fluoride to water, a common practice across the country.
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When Water Scarcity Leads To Violent Crime
10/18/2018
As pressure on water resources grows, there is at least one “water cop” trying to maintain order.
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Suspended EPA Official: Trump Admin Stalling On Child Lead Rules
10/17/2018
A suspended U.S. EPA official is calling out the Trump administration for what she sees as negligence on rules protecting children from lead.
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Indiana Water Privatization Needs Court Approval
10/16/2018
The fate of a water utility in Indiana lies in the hands of a court.
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After Cyberattack, Utility Urges Customers To Replace Credit Cards
10/15/2018
The water utility in San Angelo, TX, is urging customers who paid their water bill online during the summer months to immediately get a new card.