Each year, one million Californians are exposed to unsafe drinking water. Approximately 300 water systems – spanning every region of the state –
fail to meet safe water standards. Contaminated water is a public health disaster – putting Californians at risk for cancer, birth defects, heart disease, diabetes and infant mortality.,
To fix California's toxic taps crisis, community, health, labor, and business organizations and families living with contaminated water have come together to support legislation to create a sustainable Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund. This solution provides the source of funding needed to maintain safe, affordable water systems that serve our most vulnerable communities up and down the state.
“Impacted communities have been fighting for the human right to safe, affordable drinking water for decades and today’s vote leaves no doubt their message was heard by Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders. We urge swift passage of the related trailer bill so California can begin writing a new chapter in the long journey toward justice for impacted communities.”
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In many parts of California, the water is too contaminated to drink — here's what life is like for the 1 million+ people who lack access to clean drinking water.
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A coalition of California residents affected by unsafe drinking water held a symbolic “water strike” at the Capitol on Wednesday, pressing lawmakers to fund a plan that would clean up their water sources. More than 1 million Californians lack access to clean drinking water, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration. An additional 2 million people are vulnerable to contamination, according to the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund Coalition.
Read MoreNRDC backs safe water deal: "Sometimes it is important not to sacrifice the good for the perfect. The result here is good. Good for California. And, most importantly, good for people who lack clean drinking water." #NoToxicTaps https://t.co/n0ljOZ6JOb
Flint deserves justice. #NoToxicTaps
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Eastern Coachella Valley PRESENTE at the Capital advocating for safe and affordable drinking water for ECV communities. Thank you to partners Pueblo Unido CDC! #NoToxicTaps #easterncoachellavalley
So glad #CAleg voted to provide money in budget to solve CA's toxic water problem and allow 1 million people to finally have safe water. #NoToxicTaps https://t.co/teTMJqpgBj
