- cross-posted to:
- nottheonion@lemmy.world
- cross-posted to:
- nottheonion@lemmy.world
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.
What do you need clean water for? You can purchase it from Nestle anyway as part of your essentials subscription.
Until we find that Nestle is just bottling the same tap water at twice the price. Oops!
But I’ve reached the maximum allotment, and I wanted to bathe this week!
Come on, you’re 35, you should be dead already!
I feel happyyyy!!
Would you like to upgrade to the Essentials+ with ads plan?
I…would not? Ugh, I have to think about it
Better hurry! This discounted offer only lasts through this weekend!