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.”
Read MoreSometimes 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. It is not perfect. A safe climate and clean water are basic human rights. If we are going to protect our communities from the ravages of climate change as well as ensure clean drinking water for all, reliable funding is needed on all fronts.
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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.
Read MoreCommunities living with contaminated water are on the verge of making history and finally securing #SafeWaterforAll. Now #CALeg must pass the budget trailer bill ASAP to secure ongoing funding. 🚰#NoToxicTaps
Communities living with contaminated water are on the verge of making history and finally securing #SafeWaterforAll. Now #CALeg must pass the budget trailer bill ASAP to secure ongoing funding. 🚰#NoToxicTaps
Passing #CABudget is a big step toward #SafeWaterforAll; now #CALeg must pass the budget trailer bill ASAP to secure ongoing funding. @BobWieckowskiCA @AsmMuratsuchi🚰#NoToxicTaps
Communities living with contaminated water are on the verge of making history and finally securing #SafeWaterforAll. Now #CALeg must pass the budget trailer bill ASAP to secure ongoing funding. 🚰#NoToxicTaps
