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Governor Andrew Cuomo, along with his counterparts in Vermont and New Hampshire, has entreated the Environmental Protection Agency to revise national guidelines on PFOA consumption.

Congressman Paul Tonko has been working with Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) to release legislation that would allow for a reauthorization of the Safe Drinking Water Act and allocate funding over the next five years to be provided to local water-line improvements.

Senator Charles Schumer announced a new bill this week that would provide tax credits for homeowners and landlords who replace lead-based infrastructure in their buildings. The proposed legislation would expand existing tax credits, and be available to any homeowner making $110,000 or less annually.

Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled his plan to combat water pollution in New York, just days after the Environmental Protection Agency warned the state to reduce nitrogen levels in the Long Island Sound. The controversy comes amidst a continued spotlight on water issues, following the ongoing crisis in Flint, Michigan.

With the Flint water crisis raging, there's a silent epidemic in our own midst. According to an article by Vox, urban environments face immense, unchecked levels of lead - including here in New York.