Clean Water Action Texas

03/13/2026

Supporting our partners at San Marcos River Foundation and the millions of Texans who drink water from the Edwards Aquifer! Please consider signing the petition herein. Launching and testing rockets directly atop where our drinking water filters into the ground is a classic example of corporate gain for public pain. We can do better!

Move solid-rocket motor testing off the Edwards Aquifer

04/23/2025

Today is the final day to submit this (super simple) comment to EPA to keep the Clean Water Act from being weakened. Please sign below!

Let EPA know you oppose weakening Clean Water Act protections. We must not let our voices be drowned out by special interests. Submit your comment BEFORE 4/23 and fight for clean water!

10/08/2024

Celebrating: Gettin’ the Lead Out!

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized revisions to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) regulation meant to reduce lead in drinking water. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements includes a requirement for full replacement of all lead service lines in regulated drinking water sy...

09/23/2024

Proud to join Jennifer Hadayia, Director of Air Alliance Houston, for this op-ed in today’s Austin American Statesman:

Carbon capture depends on government funding and tax breaks. Texas taxpayers deserve real climate change solutions.

09/19/2024

Hi friends. Please come see local musicians, Traveler, this Saturday evening at the iconic Texas folk venue, Anderson Fair. The tickets benefit Clean Water Action & Fund, and it’s a cash only venue for tickets, food, and drinks, though you can get tix online here in advance if you’d like. Hope to see you there!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of live, original music with the incredible Houston Trio, Traveler! Join us at the iconic Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant in Houston's vibrant Montrose district for a night to remember. Tickets are limited, so grab yours now before they’re gone! Can’t make ...

06/11/2024

Join us for Election Waves: Safeguarding Our Water in the 2024 Election. June 13th 7-9pm ET Zoom Webinar. Hear from Jeff Carter, President and CEO, and our expert election panelists who are on the frontlines in battleground states.
REGISTER HERE: https://cleanwater.salsalabs.org/national-2024-member-annual-meeting-registration/index.html

04/24/2024

Don’t miss the party!

Join us IN PERSON at the delightful Chez Zee American Bistro on Saturday, April 27 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. for Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund’s 2024 Spring for Water Benefit and Bash.

02/20/2024

Clean Water Action Texas shares concerns about threats to water from injecting carbon dioxide underground with the KPFT 90.1 Pacifica Radio listeners in Houston and beyond. With Commission Shift & Dr. Weston Twardowski of Rice University

Pulling the carbon out of the air and storing it underground may sound like a dream solution to Climate Change, but 50 years into attempts it still isn't economically viable as a solution, and increasingly advocates worry about potential risks to human health and our environment related to carbon st...

01/26/2024

Lead-contaminated drinking water has disproportionately burdened low-income communities of color like , MI and , NJ. Communities shouldn’t have to pay the price. Ask to make Lead & Copper Rule Improvements more equitable: CleanWater.org/EPA-LCRI-Action

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements proposal includes a requirement for full replacement of all lead service lines in regulated drinking water systems. Submit your public comment today.

01/23/2024

Hundreds of thousands of Texans are at risk of dangerous chemical spills like the one in Ohio one year ago.
"If we want to prevent future signature forms of liver cancer or bone degradation in the hands of those exposed in/near the Oxy plant, rail corridor or as first responders, then we must employ the best and only true line of protection – phase out vinyl chloride and PVC in products while making polluters address the impacted communities and workers as we transition to safer alternatives," commented Amy Goldsmith, NJ State Director of Clean Water Action.

For the first time ever, new report uncovers quantities and maps the route of vinyl chloride rail shipments by America’s largest producer, OxyVinyls — known for its role in the 2023 Ohio train derailment.

10/31/2023

It’s the spookiest day of the year, and there’s nothing scarier than methane pollution — not only is it colorless and odorless; it’s also a potent greenhouse gas that’s accelerating climate change. can and must take quick action to address methane from landfills.
“Since Texas emits the most methane from landfills of any state in the nation, I strongly support EPA getting tough on these unnecessary pollutants. EPA can powerfully reduce dangerous landfill methane pollution by incentivizing the composting of food waste and yard scraps. That would provide soil enhancements from the compost and reduce the dangerous methane emissions. This would be a powerful win-win,” said Brigid Shea, Travis County Commissioner in Texas.