Safe Drinking Water Act Latino and African American populations are at higher risk of exposure to drinking water contaminants. Contaminants found in the drinking water of such communities include nitrates, coliform, and lead, which have been linked to cancer, reproductive health problems, gastrointestinal illness, and other health problems. One study found that levels of contaminants in the drinking water of two Nebraska Native American reservations were significantly higher than regional contaminant levels. Another study found that Latino residents in Tucson, Arizona, had higher than average levels of contaminants in their drinking water, which were linked to higher rates of cancer and neurological disorders among
Safe Drinking Water Act in Drinking Water Act" in 2011. This amendment, effective in 2014, tightened the definition of "lead-free" plumbing fixtures and fittings. The "Drinking Water Protection Act" was enacted on August 7, 2015. It required EPA to submit to Congress a strategic plan for assessing and managing risks associated with algal toxins in drinking water provided by public water systems. EPA submitted the plan to Congress in November 2015. The "Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act" was signed by President Barack Obama on December 11, 2015. The amendment provides technical assistance to small public water systems, to help them