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Environmentalists want additional dollars for outdated water infrastructure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.
Stricter notification standards for drinking water contaminants
Proposed state regulations would update when utilities need to alert New Yorkers about possible water contaminants.
Environmentalists eye stricter drinking water standards
Guidance this summer from federal environmental regulators has changed the landscape around safe drinking water.
Lawmakers try to spur overdue DOH action on water testing
May 11, 2021 - Environmental Advocates NY Director of Clean Water Rob Hayes makes the case for legislation that would require water utilities all over the state, regardless of size, to test for a new list of water
NY regulators urged to step up clean water protection
How should state policymakers respond to federal environmental regulators relaxing their approach to ensuring clean water?
Industrial activities complicate wastewater treatment
Environmental advocates warn that not all discharge to waste water treatment plants can be completely processed.
