American Water Works Association controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Challenge to EPA PFAS limits
AWWA and the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies sued over EPA limits for PFAS contamination. They argued that the agency underestimated costs and did not use the best available science. The litigation reflects a regulatory dispute rather than an allegation of misconduct by AWWA.
1994
Challenge to EPA lead-in-drinking-water rules
AWWA challenged EPA rules concerning lead in drinking water, objecting to the inclusion of privately owned water lines within the definition of distribution facilities under a public water system's control. The association won the case.