Water & Health Advisory Council

Strengthening water system resilience today can help protect coastal communities and safeguard reliable drinking water for the future. Learn More: capegazette.com/article/saltwa…

As sea level rise and extreme weather increase these risks, proactive monitoring, prevention, and long-term water management strategies will be essential.

In coastal Delaware, saltwater intrusion is becoming a growing threat to drinking water supplies, agricultural land, and critical infrastructure.

Protecting public health means ensuring that water remains safe not only at the treatment plant, but throughout the entire distribution system to the tap. Learn More: stlpr.org/health-science…

Preventing bacterial contamination requires strong treatment practices and sustained investment in modern water infrastructure.

Residents in Cahokia Heights, Illinois recently discovered E. coli bacteria in their drinking water through community testing of tap samples, raising new public health concerns in a city that has long struggled with sewage flooding.

As the deadliest waterborne illness in the country, preventing Legionella growth through consistent monitoring, maintenance, and water management practices remains essential to protecting public health. Learn on: people.com/2-cruise-passe…

Legionnaires’ disease has increased significantly in recent decades, with cases rising nearly ninefold in the U.S. between 2000 and 2018.

Two cruise passengers were recently diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease following a December 2025 voyage, prompting a CDC-supported investigation into potential exposure sources onboard.

💧Safe Drinking Water Act: The Next Fifty Years💧 This volume delivers research from policy scholars & water leaders, looking back on the SDWA's first 50 years and envisioning the next 50. Available Open Access @Palgrave w/support from @WaterAdvisory. link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

A timely read for members of Congress and witnesses who participated in the hearing, and anyone interested in the future of U.S. drinking water policy. Read the open access book here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

EPA estimates drinking water systems will need $625 billion over the next twenty years to address aging infrastructure and maintain reliable service.For a forward-looking perspective, read Safe Drinking Water Act: The Next Fifty Years, edited by Council member Manny Teodoro.

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on the Environment recently held a hearing marking the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act. While the law has delivered major public health benefits, significant challenges remain.

Addressing challenges like this will require sustained funding and long-term policy planning to modernize aging water infrastructure and ensure dependable service for the future. Learn more: wxyz.com/news/region/wa…

Officials attribute the surge to aging infrastructure compounded by prolonged cold temperatures that place additional strain on older systems.

Detroit’s east side is experiencing a sharp increase in water main breaks, with nearly one occurring each day and residents reporting discolored water from damaged pipes.

Strengthening monitoring and support for private well users is essential to ensure rural communities like these are not excluded from basic drinking water protections. Keep reading: propublica.org/article/oklaho…

When the family sought help, they were told private well concerns fall outside regulatory jurisdiction, leaving them confused and concerned.

An Oklahoma family’s private well water reached chloride levels nearly ten times the Environmental Protection Agency’s recommended limit for drinking water, and state testing deemed the water too salty even for agriculture.