Statement by Congressman Boyle on Clean Water Rule

"The final Clean Water Rule announced by the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers is a victory for every American. We all rely on clean water. We all deserve to know that our water is clean, safe to drink, and free of chemicals. The rule returns Clean Water Act protections to streams that feed drinking water sources for more than 8 million Pennsylvanians, and 1 in 3 Americans. The Clean Water Act has been hugely successful since first-enacted in 1972, but this rule represents an important, necessary update to clarify the law, to the benefit of our environment and public health. Being a new dad gives me added perspective and sense of responsibility, a strengthened commitment to these issues. I am proud to stand up for rivers and streams like the Wissahickon and Schuylkill so my daughter, Abby, can safely enjoy them as I have."