Biden Announces $3 Billion Investment for Nationwide Lead Pipe Replacement

The funding aims to address the public health crisis of lead contamination, with a focus on disadvantaged communities.

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.