Overview

• President Biden unveiled a $3 billion initiative to replace toxic lead pipes across the U.S., funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
• The investment targets the replacement of up to 1.7 million lead pipes, prioritizing areas with high risks of lead exposure.
• EPA Administrator Michael Regan emphasized the severe health risks posed by lead pipes, particularly to children's development.
• The initiative also aligns with the Justice40 agenda, ensuring 40% of the benefits go to disadvantaged communities.
• No safe level of lead exposure exists, prompting urgent action to replace all lead service lines within a decade.