Water

The Latest On: Water

July 30, 2021 | Press Release

Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Does Not Meet the Moment on Climate or Environmental Justice

Congress must make big, bold and equitable investments in climate solutions

July 23, 2021 | Article

Don’t Burn After Reading

The U.S. government has a dangerous plan to get rid of toxic PFAS chemicals. Earthjustice is on the case to stop them.

July 22, 2021 | Press Release

Federal Regulators Take Enforcement Action Against Dakota Access Pipeline

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flags concerns about safety violations

July 22, 2021 | Legal Document

Army Corps Notice of PHMSA Violation

A PHMSA enforcement action drew an immediate response from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which submitted a court filing to alert a federal judge to the recent developments.

July 22, 2021 | Legal Document

PHMSA Enforcement Against DAPL

The Pipeline Hazardous Materials and Safety Administration (PHMSA), which is responsible for overseeing pipeline safety, fined DAPL and put the company on notice for a list of violations ranging from neglecting safety repairs on release valves, to failing to properly analyze the volume and impact of an oil spill in densely populated, or “high-consequence,” areas.

July 22, 2021 | Case

Ending Sewage and Stormwater Flooding in Centreville

Raw sewage pollution and stormwater have flooded in the community’s homes, yards, and streets for years, resulting from severely deteriorated, malfunctioning, and poorly designed sanitary sewer and stormwater systems.