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Opinion: Infrastructure Bill Shouldn’t Ignore Our Aging Water Systems

Safe drinking water is the bedrock of public health. On that score, America is failing. From lead poisoning in Flint,…

6 years ago

How Privatizing Water Systems Costs Taxpayers — & Endangers Them

Illustration by Lisa Lee Lucas for Heavy A yearlong investigation by Heavy found that privatized water management has been a…

6 years ago

Will Smith, Jaden Smith’s biz will donate water to Flint until lead down in schools

In this Aug. 1, 2016 file photo, Jaden Smith, left, and his father Will Smith attend the world premiere of…

6 years ago

Michigan moves toward toughest USA lead-in-drinking-water rule

Photo: Michigan could have the toughest lead in drinking water regulations in the nation. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality…

6 years ago

Sacramento State system lets students check water fountains

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCRA) — Students at Sacramento State University are getting a chance to check the quality of their drinking…

6 years ago