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Millions in federal dollars are headed to 10 New Mexico communities to address lead and copper pipes in local water systems. State finance officials said other municipalities need to act soon and apply to receive what’s left of the $28.6 million New Mexico received in its portion of the $3 billion from the 2021 Bipartisan […] The post New Mexico efforts to catalog lead water lines off to ‘slow start’ as federal money flows in appeared first on Source New Mexico.

EPA announced $28 million for the Alaska lead pipe replacement to advance in order to prevent lead exposure in the state’s drinking water.

Colorado will receive millions in federal funding from the EPA to identify and replace lead service lines that provide drinking water.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is sending nearly $30 million to Kansas to help with the replacement of lead pipes. Thins money comes from President Joe Biden’s ‘Investing in America Agenda’ to help the state of Kansas identify lead service lines and prevent exposure to lead in drinking water. In total, the […]

CHEYENNE – On Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $28.65 million from President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help Wyoming identify and replace lead service lines, preventing

To mark Earth Day this week, environmental groups and health organizations pointed to the importance of preserving clean water. Within this space, grade school drinking water safety is an environmental justice issue that deserves more attention. Lead...

As the Environmental Protection Agency considers regulating the manufacture, processing and distribution of lead wheel weights, it’s seeking stakeholder feedback on how workers and families may be exposed to lead.

Who doesn't remember cracking open a Lunchable on the playground? Unfortunately, if you're now giving your child Lunchables, you might want to think twice.

"So every time we do a street project and if we find a lead gooseneck we replace the line into the home," said city manager Kim Awrey.

Months after WanaBana’s nationwide recall of its cinnamon applesauce pouches, parents of lead-poisoned children say they’re still living in constant fear.