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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a proposal to strengthen its Lead and Copper Rule that would require water systems across the country to replace lead service lines within 10 years. The agency is also proposing additional improvements to protect public health, such as lowering the lead action level and improving sampling protocols utilized by water systems., , , , According to the EPA announcement:, , The science is clear: there is no safe level of lead exposur...

President Biden says he wants all lead pipes in the country replaced in 10 years

Chicago leads the nation with more lead water service lines than any other city, 409,000 of them, and must replace all at a cost of up to $12 billion.

EPA proposal would accelerate progress toward achieving President Biden’s goal of removing 100% of lead pipes WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to strengthen its Lead and Copper Rule that would require water systems across the country to repla

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In its effort toward creating safer communities, the Biden-Harris Administration said it is actively addressing the pervasive issue of lead exposure, with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiling a proposal to fortify the Lead and Copper Rule, identified as a crucial step in achieving the