States fear being bilked as funds flow to replace lead pipes
More federal funding than ever is available to get lead out of water. Is EPA's allocation process flawed?
Source: eenews.net
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Washington among some states to reject federal money to replace dangerous lead pipes
Some states like Washington are turning down funds the Biden administration has made available to remove millions of dangerous lead pipes nationwide.
Source: katu.com
Some cities are digging up water mains and leaving lead pipe in the ground
Many American cities have been excavating water mains, revealing lead pipes and leaving them there. The work’s disruption of the pipe can also spike lead levels, an investigation by The Associated Press has found.
Source: mprnews.org
Cities are leaving lead pipe in the ground amid dangers
Even some cities that are committed to taking out lead pipe say they have too few resources and local rules can get in the way.
Source: ksdk.com
Some cities like Providence are digging up water mains and leaving lead pipe in the ground
Recently, more money and attention to the danger of lead pipes has prompted some to stop the practice. Still, it remains legal.
Source: boston.com