Drinking water is safe but problems persist with THMs, lead and other contaminants, says EPA

The city of Flint Michigan completes project to replace the lead pipes in the city

Flint has finally replaced all of its lead pipes

The historic milestone follows one of the nation’s worst water crises

Drinking water is safe but problems persist with THMs, lead and other contaminants, says EPA

Moves by Uisce Éireann to remove lead from supply networks and houses ‘is still far too slow’

Wexford’s Drinking Water Is Safe but Infrastructure Needs Urgent Attention

The Environmental Protection Agency’s 2024 Drinking Water Quality report confirms that public water in Ireland, including Wexford, remains very safe to drink, with over 99.8% of samples meeting health standards. Despite this, two Wexford supplies—Enniscorthy and Wexford Town—are listed as ‘at-risk’ due to outdated infrastructure that threatens long-term water resilience and quality. These supplies serve […] The post Wexford’s Drinking Water Is S…

Flint Finishes Lead Pipe Replacement in Historic Milestone

FLINT - A decade after lead contaminated water was found in Flint, Michigan’s water system, the legal battle to replace lead water pipes is finished, a landmark milestone for a city defined by its dangerous water.

Senate passes bill to expand disclosure and testing for lead service lines of renters

On June 30, the senate passed legislation sponsored by Senator Linda Greenstein and Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz that would require the disclosure of lead drinking water hazards to tenants of residential units, prohibit landlords from obstructing the replacement of lead service lines and require testing, upon request by a customer, for the presence of lead in drinking water. The bill was passed in a 39-0 vote. “The presence of lead in d…