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Pipes, Wipes, and the Potomac: Two Preventable Causes of a Sewage Spill

March 24, 2026 | By Sean Jackson

When people hear about a sewage spill, they often assume it’s an inevitability — a pipe that simply failed one day. Sometimes it is a simple act of bad luck or weather. But more often than you might realize, these breaks are avoidable. When we have proper investment and care for our infrastructure, we can fix these issues before they happen.

Join Connecticut's Week of Giving!

December 8, 2021 | By Anne Hulick

Join our Clean Water Week of Giving happening Dec 13-17 in Connecticut!

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Thank you for helping us take action for our water in 2021

November 23, 2021 | By Bob Wendelgass

It’s hard to believe that we’re already in the final months of 2021. This is the time of the year when many of us gather with our communities -- whether they are our family, our friends, or our neighbors. This year I am thinking about another community -- the community of Clean Water members and

Wins for Clean Water Across the Country

November 18, 2021 | By Jenny Vickers and Jennifer Schlicht

With your support, Clean Water Action is making a big impact for our water, health and communities across the country! Check out this roundup of the latest and greatest accomplishments. To support our programs, make a special contribution here. By speaking out together, our voices are heard!

PFAS: A Whopper of a Problem

November 15, 2021 | By Ian Hyp

Public awareness of the dangers of PFAS chemicals (polyfluoroalkyl substances) has exploded in recent years. We now know that PFAS contributes to incidence of cancer, preeclampsia, immunosuppression, and more.. It does not break down, ever, and it’s accumulating in our homes, environment, and in our