Politics Jun 02 EPA moves to give states, tribes more power to protect water rights The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed handing more power to states and tribes to block major energy projects based on water quality concerns.
Politics Dec 16 EPA details push to tighten rules for lead in drinking water The Biden administration is taking steps aimed at reducing lead in drinking water, releasing $2.9 billion in infrastructure bill funds for lead pipe removal.
Nation Dec 15 Tests show lead in Benton Harbor tap water finally dropping Michigan officials said the new results indicate that corrosion control is helping, but the nearly 10,000 residents of Benton Harbor should still use bottled water for basic activities such as drinking and cooking.
Nation Nov 30 New lead testing approach could reveal higher levels in water U.S. officials are considering a new method for testing water that could show more places have elevated lead levels than previously believed.
Health Nov 04 Michigan city on edge as lead water crisis persists Waiting for free bottled water is time consuming and some residents wonder why, in a state that recently dealt with the Flint water crisis, the problem wasn't fixed sooner.