U.S. EPA finalizes rule to remove lead pipes from drinking water systems within a decade, targeting 9 million pipes with $17.6B funding.

The U.S. EPA has finalized a rule requiring the removal of lead pipes from drinking water systems within a decade, addressing health risks linked to lead exposure, especially in low-income communities. This initiative, part of President Biden's environmental justice agenda, targets about 9 million lead pipes. Funding includes $15 billion from the 2021 infrastructure law, with an additional $2.6 billion announced to support compliance efforts.

October 08, 2024
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