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The Trump administration will enforce a 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes, upholding a strict water lead standard to protect public health.
The Trump administration announced it will uphold a 10-year deadline for most U.S. cities to replace lead service lines, supporting a Biden-era rule that lowers the lead threshold in drinking water to 10 parts per billion and mandates pipe replacements when levels exceed that limit.
The EPA told a federal appeals court it will defend the rule, arguing that replacing lead pipes is the most effective way to prevent health risks like developmental delays in children and increased blood pressure in adults, and that utilities can meet the deadline despite challenges from the American Water Works Association, which claims the EPA lacks authority over private pipe segments.
The rule, finalized in 2024, marks the first major update to lead-in-water standards in over 30 years and is projected to prevent up to 1,500 premature deaths annually and protect 900,000 infants from low birth weight.
La administración de Trump impondrá un plazo de 10 años para que las ciudades reemplacen las tuberías de plomo, manteniendo un estricto estándar de plomo en el agua para proteger la salud pública.