BREAKING: USA TODAY Network investigation: Lawmakers say USA must do more to make sure rural drinking water is safe

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Members of Congress and drinking-water safety advocates are calling for action after a USA TODAY Network investigation found the United States' drinking water enforcement system doesn't make small utilities play by the same rules as large ones, exposing millions of Americans to lead-tainted or untested water. About 4 million Americans get their water from small operators who skipped required tests or didn't conduct them properly, according to an analysis of records from the federal government and all 50 states. Lawmakers say Congress should act to strengthen drinking water protections and close loopholes that allow for smaller utilities to operate under a lower standard. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM       You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: bgshopwithus13.gossippage@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE please click here.     Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2016 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108