Utilities often work arm and arm with the chemical industry to attack rules, Olson said. It has been across the board that when the EPA tries to advance strong new rules, many utilities fight against it, he added.
Though utilities' mission is to provide the US with clean and safe water, their trade groups have for decades often fiercely opposed initiatives to improve quality.
The U.S. now faces a baffling scenario in which those who are responsible for cleaning its water are considered to be the biggest obstacle to safe water.
The cost for membership is baked into customers' bills, creating a situation in which consumers are funding the attacks on their water quality.
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