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EPA Announces Water Pollution Rules for Power Plants

"The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving forward with new rules to reduce water pollution around the country.

Power plants will face restrictions on discharging toxic pollutants such as mercury, arsenic, lead, and selenium into the water. These chemicals are known to cause cancer and learning disabilities, the agency noted.

EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy called the water pollution rules 'strong but reasonable.'"

Tim Devaney reports for The Hill September 30, 2015.

Source: The Hill, 10/01/2015