Trump looks to curtail federal drinking water standards
Environmental Advocates NY's Rob Hayes calls on the state to backfill federal drinking water standards that are under attack.
EPA mandates lead pipe replacement. Now what?
Environmental Advocates NY's Rob Hayes explains what needs to happen to replace lead water pipes in New York.
Environmentalists want additional dollars for outdated water infrastructure
Environmental Advocates NY's Rob Hayes says the governor should double her budget's proposed clean water investment.
New York updates drinking water standards
Environmental Advocates NY Director of Clean Water Rob Hayes says new state drink water regulations don't go far enough.
State regulators propose new drinking water standards
Environmental Advocates NY's Rob Hayes recaps the May meeting of the state's Drinking Water Quality Council.
Renewed focus on New York’s drinking water quality
Environmental Advocates NY's Rob Hayes recaps the October meeting of the state's Drinking Water Quality Council.
Industrial activities complicate wastewater treatment
Environmental advocates warn that not all discharge to waste water treatment plants can be completely processed.
Addressing contaminants in private drinking wells
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to make capital funds available to test private drinking water wells for contaminants.
Green agenda faces uphill battle in 2024
Holding the line on clean water funding was the big environmental win in the state budget.
Stricter notification standards for drinking water contaminants
Proposed state regulations would update when utilities need to alert New Yorkers about possible water contaminants.


