Episode 16: Addressing Drinking Water Access and Safety with Jeremy Orr

In this episode, we delve into the critical issue of water access and safety in the U.S. and how related policies impact environmental justice communities. We are joined by Jeremy Orr, Director of Litigation and Advocacy Partnerships at Earthjustice, who sheds light on the pressing challenges faced by BIPOC-Frontline communities in accessing safe, clean, and quality water. We discuss how existing legislation like the Safe Drinking Water Act can better address these challenges and examine successful state-level policies that are improving the health and safety of frontline communities. Tune in to gain a comprehensive understanding of the water problem, its scale, and the potential for positive change through informed action.

 

RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE:

 

Detroit broke its promise on water shutoffs. Here’s what it needs to do to keep it. 

https://planetdetroit.org/2023/08/detroit-broke-its-promise-on-water-shutoffs-heres-what-it-needs-to-do-to-keep-it/

 

Clean Water Access Depends on Regulatory Change

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/clean-water-access-depends-on-regulatory-change

 

An Ally in the Fight for Safe, Affordable Drinking Water for All  

https://www.nrdc.org/stories/ally-fight-safe-affordable-drinking-water-all 

 

Environmental Working Group Tap Water Database

https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/ 

 

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EPISODE CREDITS: 

Host: Aiko Schaefer 

Producer: Tayler Ward 

Editor and Recording Engineer: Angel Bautista

Graphic Designer: Angel Bautista

Music: Paolo Pavan - Street Walk

Album: The Swing of Things - Mar 14, 2019

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