US EditionResearchers identify US counties with worst drinking water violations
- A new study published on Tuesday identified US counties with serious drinking water violations.
- Researchers aimed to see how water systems affect water quality and equal access to safe water.
- The study mapped water system ownership, violations, and water injustice nationwide using multiple data sources.
- Steve Cicala stated, "Many people dont realize how high the American quality of life is because of regulations."
- Policymakers can use the findings to improve infrastructure and ensure safe drinking water, especially for vulnerable communities.
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West Virginia ranks least green in new study
As Earth Day approaches, a new report by WalletHub ranks all 50 U.S. states based on environmental performance. The 2025 “Greenest States” report highlights wide differences across the country in sustainability and environmental quality. WalletHub analyzed 28 indicators across areas like renewable energy use, air and water quality, and green building standards. The goal was to measure each state’s environmental health and commitment to eco-frien…
Elkins Water Board votes to terminate service in Whitmer
ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — After taking over water operations in a small Randolph County community, the Elkins Water Board has voted to stop serving that area at the expense of Elkins residents. In an April 15 letter addressed to the Elkins City Council and Mayor Jerry Marco, Wes Lambert, chief operator of the Elkins Public Water System, said that the water board voted unanimously to discontinue water services to Whitmer. Elkins took over operations…
Study reveals US hotspots for poor water quality and "water injustice"
By Douglas Main New research has identified hotspots in the US with concerning levels of water quality and poor access to clean drinking water, revealing that Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Washington had the most water quality violations across the board. The paper, published Tuesday in the journal Risk Analysis, also developed county-level scores across most of the country for unequal access to safe and clean drinking water, finding t…
4 Trump-voting states have 'most egregious water quality' — as DOGE moves to 'delete' safety regulations
A recent study has identified that the United States counties with "the most egregious water quality violations" are mainly found in four states: West Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Oklahoma, all of which supported President Donald Trump in the last presidential election.According to a study highlighted by The Hill, Wyoming County in West Virginia emerged as the worst offender, having the highest number of violations within a single…
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