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Email the EPA: Keep Our Drinking Water Lead Free!

Earlier this year, the EPA under Andrew Wheeler announced plans to address widespread lead corruption in U.S. public water supplies — but it does not go far enough.

Environmentalist groups—including Clean Water Action—are calling for further action. Mainly, they urge for a full replacement of lead services lines throughout the country.

If these lines are left intact, they pose a serious concern to Latinos and Americans across the country who face dangerous lead exposure through their drinking water.

The EPA is seeking your comments on this proposed rule by February 12, 2020.

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EPA Director Andrew Wheeler

Subject: EPA-HQ-OW-2017-0300-0001: Keep Our Drinking Water Lead Free

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Lead exposure is a serious issue for Latinos and all Americans. The health effects are severe, and doctors across the country make one thing clear — lead exposure at any level is extremely unsafe. While the EPA’s proposed Lead and Copper Rule is a step in the right direction, it does not go far enough. If this legislation is enacted without specifically addressing overlooked areas, too many could experience harmful consequences. Specifically, I cite the following requests from Clean Water Action, which include: —Require all water systems to fully replace all lead service lines within a specified timeline. —Prohibit partial lead service line replacements, which put people’s health at risk and are inefficient. —Water systems with elevated lead levels should fully replace lead service lines at a rate of at least 7% each year. The EPA must put the safety of the citizens it serves ahead of other concerns. If we are to progress forward in lead legislation, let us finish the whole job and not put it off for another time. I urge you to keep our drinking water safe from harmful lead poisoning. Thank you!

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