The Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) of 1991 addresses lead and copper contamination in public drinking water systems. Subsequent updates, such as the Revisions in 2021 and newly proposed Improvements in 2024, seek to enhance drinking water quality, expand lead service line replacement efforts, and prioritize underserved communities.
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The Clean Water Act of 2023 aims to strengthen water resource management post-Sackett v. EPA by reaffirming congressional commitment to the original act, defining protected water resources based on scientific evidence, and reinstating a national minimum standard of protection for waterways and wetlands.
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President Biden's National Infrastructure Council's recommendation to endorse water privatization raises concerns about financial burden, environmental risks, and conflicts of interest, highlighting the need for federal investment in our public water systems to ensure water access amid challenges like aging systems, contaminants, and climate change.
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The 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which aims to address critical infrastructure needs nationwide, is facing challenges with the redirection of $2.3 billion in federal water funds to earmarked projects in the past two fiscal years. Learn how these changes affect Louisiana.
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