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At Water Week 2026, Local Leaders See a Glimmer of Hope

Inside Climate News · By Gabriel Matias Castilho · last updated
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to a list of contaminants in drinking water, but attendees still worried that the administration was prioritizing economic interests over climate and health issues.

By Gabriel Matias Castilho

Municipal water system leaders and nonprofits gathered in Washington, D.C., to lobby Congress as part of Water Week 2026 focused on two priorities: securing funding to update aging water infrastructure and restoring a federal program that provides grants to low-income households for paying water and wastewater bills.

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