Clean water
Together we can protect the waterways that sustain our communities and our health.
Our waterways should be safe for swimming, fishing and drinking. But weak regulations and lax enforcement allow many of our rivers, lakes and streams to become so polluted they are no longer safe. This pollution, along with outdated infrastructure – like lead pipes in our schools – puts our health at risk. We need to work together to make sure our water is treated like the life-giving resource that it is.
The Latest on Clean water
Has PFAS contaminated your beach?
Major PFAS manufacturer will pay more than $10 billion for clean-up
Updates
Action to tackle PFAS pollution in Colorado continues
We’re making your voice heard on mercury pollution
Colorado gets a ‘C+’ for efforts to get the lead out of water
Featured Resources
The Threat of “Forever Chemicals”
Who are the top toxic water polluters in your state?
Green schools guide
Get the Lead Out
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Updated 2023 mid-hurricane season resource guide: data, resources & interview opportunities
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30. This resource guide can help members of the media cover it more thoroughly and accurately.
Colorado gets a ‘C+’ for efforts to get the lead out of water
CoPIRG Foundation highlights Colorado’s grade jumps in a report that ranks states on policies addressing lead in drinking water. The improved grade comes following a new state law that requires testing and remediation for some schools but Colorado still falls short in protecting kids from all lead in water. CoPIRG is calling on school districts to take additional action to fully protect kids from lead exposure, including adopting filter first policies and accessing available state and federal funding, something Vice President Harris emphasized in a recent visit to Colorado.
New drinking water standards would limit dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ exposure
EPA proposal will limit the levels of six of the chemicals that make up PFAS, building on actions Colorado has taken to reduce exposure.
Colorado leverages federal programs to accelerate adoption of electric vehicles, building electrification
CoPIRG and Environment Colorado staff and allies joined as Vice President Kamala Harris visited Colorado to discuss federal and state incentives for clean air, clean water and fighting climate change.
The military is ending the use of PFAS. Why that’s a win for kids’ health.
Using safer alternatives in firefighting foam will mean eliminating a significant pathway for toxic contamination of drinking water sources.