The U.S. has arguably the best drinking water, but it’s not risk-free, containing contaminants like lead and PFAS. Racial disparities in access persist.
A century of investment in water infrastructure has suffered, leading to aging and poorly designed new systems. Standards for contaminants also lag behind scientific findings.
Recent EPA progress aims to reduce lead exposure by mandating replacement of lead pipes nationwide within the next decade, highlighting urgency in public health improvement.
Challenges for the next administration center around accommodating the discoveries of harmful constituents in drinking water and addressing systemic disparities in water quality.
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