Federal money goes to making roads safe for cars, not safe for pedestrians. While developers claim that wetland protection measures are ruining them financially, the truth speaks otherwise. Most permits are approved, leading to further destruction of this vital and heavily-depleted resource. In Seattle, where I live, there have been two tap water lead exceedance violations since 1992. This information is only the beginning of what you might find within EWG's Web site.
Clear writing introduces each data set, providing a framework for the numbers.
And the data is easy to navigate, removing all barriers between you and the information. For now, that's up to you. But if you are patient, the EWG will answer this question. In the coming months, EWG staff will take steps to connect you to local organizations, allowing you to right the wrongs that happen in your back yard.