A MESSAGE FOR YOU Lead in our drinking water is a serious problem in communities nationwide. No amount of lead is safe, especially for our children. That’s why I’m so grateful to you for protecting the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI). The LCRI is essential for public health because it requires most commu- nities to replace lead service lines within a decade. Early this year, Food & Water Watch learned that Republican lawmakers aimed to repeal this important protection. You said, "No way!" and we sprang into action. Through months of rallies, messag- es, and letter deliveries, we won commitments from key lawmakers to oppose the repeal. And now, the deadline for Congress to roll back the regulation has passed. Thank you for making this victory possible! But the fight isn’t over . As of this writing, an industry lawsuit threatens the LCRI , so together, we’re urging the Envi- ronmental Protection Agency Administrator to defend the rule. Let’s keep the pressure on to ensure safe, lead-free water for all!
ROLL BACK LEAD-OUT- OF-WATER PROTECTIONS?
YOU SAID NO WAY!
Cover: Don Hughes is an environmental engineer turned chemistry professor living in Syracuse, New York. Like many cities across the country, Syracuse has lead service lines delivering water to people's homes, schools, and workplaces.
Mary Grant Public Water For All Director
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