EPA may misallocate $1bn for lead pipe replacement due to inaccurate data.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may misallocate nearly $1 billion meant for lead pipe replacement due to inaccurate data from Texas and Florida, according to an inspector general report. The EPA failed to verify this data, resulting in significant funding errors. The report urges the EPA to establish verification methods to prevent further misdirection of funds, which are critical in addressing the nation's estimated 9 million lead pipes that pose health risks.

October 23, 2024
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