Biden Announces Decade-Long Effort to Replace Lead Pipes Nationwide

The new EPA rule mandates the removal of lead pipes with $2.6 billion in funding to ensure safe drinking water across the U.S..

President Biden's plan targets the replacement of lead pipes in over 9 million homes, addressing a long-standing public health issue.
The initiative includes $2.6 billion in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to aid in the nationwide effort.
The new EPA rule lowers the acceptable lead level in drinking water from 15 to 10 parts per billion, aiming to prevent health risks.
The rule emphasizes environmental justice, as lead exposure often disproportionately affects low-income and minority communities.
While the 10-year deadline starts in three years, some cities with extensive lead pipe networks may receive extensions.