Bush Administration is proposing to weaken health protections

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Dear Water Activist,

 

Join us in taking action today to protect access to clean, affordable

drinking water in the U.S.

http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=109851479 & url_num=1 & url=http:\

//www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/fwwatch/campaign.jsp?campaign_K\

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The Bush Administration is proposing to weaken health protections

under the Safe Drinking Water Act. This change may result in up to

three times or more cancer and other disease-causing chemical

contaminants in the drinking water for millions of Americans than is

currently allowed. And, the policy would disproportionately hurt poor

communities.

 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed policy change

would allow water utilities to cut corners and serve contaminated

drinking water, arguing that it costs too much to clean it up, while

still labeling the tap water as " protective of health. "

 

Instead, the administration should provide direct financial assistance

to meet drinking water standards that protect our health--not create

second-class communities that would be stuck with more seriously

contaminated water.

 

You can take action today by sending an email to EPA Administrator

Stephen Johnson, and to your members of Congress. The comment period

ends May 1, so tell your friends to join you by taking action today!

 

http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=109851479 & url_num=1 & url=http:\

//www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/fwwatch/campaign.jsp?campaign_K\

EY=3411

 

Thanks for your dedication!

 

Your Water for All Team

 

Wenonah, Maj, Sara, Victoria and Jessica