National Drinking Water Alliance
Dec 22, 2023
Latest News from the EPA
Lead and Copper Rule Improvements from EPA The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed Lead and Copper Rule...
National Drinking Water Alliance
Nov 9, 2021
NASBE Report Updates Status of Drinking Water Lead Testing in Schools
The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) has released a new report, “How States Are Handling Lead in School Drinking...
National Drinking Water Alliance
Jun 16, 2021
Let’s Get Rid of Lead Service Lines
The American Jobs Plan proposed by President Biden calls for funding for full removal and replacement of all lead service lines remaining...
National Drinking Water Alliance
May 14, 2021
Reopening Building Plumbing Safely After COVID-19 Pandemic Closures
When buildings have had low or no water use—for example, during COVID-19 pandemic closures—it is important to know how to restart...
National Drinking Water Alliance
Apr 27, 2021
Lead and Copper Rule Revision on Pause: Public Input Invited
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) has been in a long revision period, culminating in Trump...
National Drinking Water Alliance
Feb 25, 2021
WATER Act Re-Introduced Today in Congress
The WATER Act was re-introduced in the 117th Congressional session. It is the same as last year’s version and would provide a major...
National Drinking Water Alliance
Dec 10, 2020
Increasing Access to Drinking Water in Schools: New CDC Microlearning Modules Available
Schools can help students stay hydrated by ensuring there is access to safe drinking water at no charge throughout the school day....
American Heart Association Voices for Healthy Kids
Sep 17, 2020
The New Voices for Healthy Kids Water Access Toolkit
Advocating for water bottle filling stations that provide access to water at no charge to students in every school in the United States...
National Drinking Water Alliance
Apr 6, 2020
National Healthy Schools Day 2020
Understanding & Responding to Lead in School Drinking Water National Healthy Schools Day 2020 falls on April 7th. The National Healthy...
National Drinking Water Alliance
Mar 10, 2020
EPA Announces Grants for Drinking Water Lead Removal
$22.8 Million for Projects in Schools and Childcare Facilities The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act of 2016...
