The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is allocating almost $2.9 billion in funding to states to cut down the presence of lead in drinking water, the agency said in a May 20 statement.
“This funding will advance state and local efforts to find and replace lead pipes (also known as lead service lines) that deliver water to homes,” EPA said. “Communities can use these funds for identifying lead pipes, planning removal projects, and funding replacement of these lead service lines. Each lead pipe removed and replaced delivers real, tangible public health benefits in communities across our great nation.”
