- cross-posted to:
- nottheonion
- cross-posted to:
- nottheonion
Summary
In a 5-4 decision, the US Supreme Court weakened the Clean Water Act by limiting the EPA’s authority to issue generic water quality standards.
The majority, led by Justice Alito, ruled that the EPA must impose specific pollutant limits instead of broad, “end result” requirements. The city of San Francisco prevailed, challenging the EPA’s narrative-based permits for sewage discharges.
Dissenters, led by Justice Barrett, argued the law authorizes stronger measures to protect water supplies.
The case marks the first significant Clean Water Act challenge since Chevron deference was overturned in 2024.
Nothing learned:
Flint water crisis - Wikipedia
This is a completely separate issue…?
It is, however you’d think such a publicized event would have stressed the importance of clean water to anyone that heard about it. Even the people who are racist should understand why they should want their water to be clean.