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New Ohio Law Increases Protections From Lead Contamination in Drinking Water

On June 9, 2016, Governor John Kasich signed House Bill (HB) 512, a multifaceted law that the Governor has said “puts Ohio in front” and makes Ohio “the leader in the country” in dealing with the problem of lead contamination in drinking water.  After the crisis in Flint, Michigan sparked a national inquiry and events in … Continue Reading

After Flint: New Ohio Bill Seeks Change Regarding Contaminated Drinking Water

The crisis in Flint, Michigan sparked a national inquiry into lead contamination in drinking water.  Subsequently, events in Sebring, Ohio raised questions locally and the Ohio General Assembly introduced a multifaceted piece of legislation, Ohio House Bill 512, that proposes significant new requirements for Ohio public water systems to respond to lead in drinking water. The key … Continue Reading
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