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Ed Markey: “Water system emergencies spell disaster for their communities—they’re expensive, bad for business, and dangerous to…”

On the recordJuly 15, 2026
Water system emergencies spell disaster for their communities—they’re expensive, bad for business, and dangerous to public health. Our communities deserve clean water and quick access to support in response to emergency situations that put their health and economies in danger.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Discussing the impact of water system emergencies.

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