Environment America Research & Policy Center: EPA Proposes 10-Year Deadline for Replacing Lead Pipes
December 02, 2023
December 02, 2023
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Environment America Research & Policy Center issued the following news release:
Consistent with a goal set by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed on Thursday a 10-year deadline for most water utilities to fully replace lead service lines. More than 9 million of these toxic pipes still bring drinking water into homes, child care facilities and other U.S. buildings, according to EPA. The agency's proposed updates to th . . .
Consistent with a goal set by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed on Thursday a 10-year deadline for most water utilities to fully replace lead service lines. More than 9 million of these toxic pipes still bring drinking water into homes, child care facilities and other U.S. buildings, according to EPA. The agency's proposed updates to th . . .