Bobby Magill

(Bloomberg Law) -- The “vast majority” of lead drinking water pipes would need to be replaced within 10 years under proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements announced Thursday, a top EPA water official said.

Water systems would be required to replace at least 10% of their lead pipes annually until they’re eliminated nationwide.

(Bloomberg Law) -- About 100 million people will be exposed to fewer cancer-causing “forever chemicals” under the country's first-ever drinking water standards for PFAS finalized Wednesday by the EPA, White House officials said.

About 100 million people will be exposed to fewer cancer-causing “forever chemicals” under the country's first-ever drinking water standards for PFAS finalized Wednesday by the EPA, White House officials said.

About 100 million people will be exposed to fewer cancer-causing “forever chemicals” under the country’s first-ever drinking water standards for PFAS finalized Wednesday by the EPA, White House officials said.

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read:

The Chemours Co. should commit to avoid buying a company that plans to mine titanium dioxide on the edge of North America’s largest blackwater swamp, according to a Wednesday letter from 20 investors representing $700 billion in assets under management.

The Biden administration’s clean water policies, including wetland and PFAS regulations, are likely to face significant changes under President-elect Donald Trump, who is expected to prioritize state control over water protection.

Following Donald Trump’s election to a second term, SEJournal revisits our prospective coverage of his upcoming administration.