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

According to a EPA survey 9.2 million lead pipes in the US that need to be replaced to prevent lead contamination in drinking water.

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Exposure to lead from corroding pipes could lead to damage in child’s brain, nervous system, and harm overall growth and development.

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The bipartisan infrastructure law includes $15 billion budget for the replacement of lead pipes and an additional $3 billion is allocated for identification and replacement.

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The EPA's a survey on lead pipes reveals Florida having the highest number at 1.16 million.

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Industrial states like Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania also remain with a extensive lead pipe problem.

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The new survey will figure how billions of dollars will be spent in finding and replacing lead pipes in the states that require it the most.

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The Biden administration aims to remove all lead water pipes in the country.

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The $15 billion set aside for lead pipe work might not be enough to fix the problem.

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The EPA will allocate additional $800 million to address other contaminants like PFAS and $2.2 billion for crucial drinking water system improvements.

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