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All the lead pipes in Washington, DC have not been replaced and those that remain may cause problems for those consuming the water. DC Water created an interactive map to show its residents which pipe lines are made out of lead or other dangerous metals. The information was gathered from historical data and inspections. [86]
Madison, Wisconsin removed all of its lead service pipes over an 11-year period, starting in 2001. [54] In Washington, DC a pipe replacement program began in 2004 to replace lead service connections to about 35,000 homes. The effectiveness of the program was questioned in 2008 by DC Water, the city's utility. [55]
Topsoil runoff from farm, central Iowa (2011). Water pollution in the United States is a growing problem that became critical in the 19th century with the development of mechanized agriculture, mining, and manufacturing industries—although laws and regulations introduced in the late 20th century have improved water quality in many water bodies. [1]
A $3.29 billion sewer upgrade, including a series of tunnels drilled under the city to capture storm and sewage water, has reduced overflows into the river by 91%, according to DC Water, the city’s water utility. The final section of the Anacostia Tunnel System went online in 2023, and the overall system is expected to reduce overflows by 98%.
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This is a list of Superfund sites in Washington, DC designated under the Comprehensive Environmental ... Washington Navy Yard [1] [2] 03/06/1998: 07/28/1998: N/A: N/A ...
DC Water and EPA agreed upon new nitrogen limits as part of the NPDES permit effective September 2010, reducing nitrogen levels to 4.7 million pounds per year. DC Water plans to achieve these levels by constructing new facilities at Blue Plains to perform enhanced nitrogen removal (ENR). The total cost of the project is nearly $1 billion. [15]
DOVER — Chinburg Management LLC and Washington Street Mill LLC have violated EPA lead-based paint rules, resulting in a young child who was a resident of the Washington Street Mills having an ...