EPA Survey Finds Over 9 Million Lead Pipes In The US, Allocates $3 Billion For Replacement

According to an EPA survey, there are 9.2 million lead pipes in the US that need to be replaced to prevent lead contamination in drinking water. Exposure to lead from corroding pipes could cause damage to a child’s brain, nervous system and harm overall growth and development. The bipartisan infrastructure law includes a $15 billion budget for the replacement of lead pipes, and an additional $3 billion is allocated for identification and replacement. The EPA’s survey on lead pipes reveals Florida having the highest number at 1.16 million. Industrialized states like Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania also remain plagued by an … Continue reading EPA Survey Finds Over 9 Million Lead Pipes In The US, Allocates $3 Billion For Replacement