EPA announces $2.9 billion for lead pipe replacement projects nationwide
WASHINGTON (UI) — Environmental Protection Agency announced nearly $2.9 billion in funding for state drinking water infrastructure programs focused on identifying and replacing lead service lines across the country.
The funding will be distributed through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program and is intended to support local efforts to locate lead pipes, plan replacement projects and remove aging service lines connected to homes and businesses.
EPA officials said the investment is part of a broader national effort to reduce public exposure to lead in drinking water infrastructure.
EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer said the funding will help accelerate lead pipe replacement work nationwide.
“This funding will help protect current and future generations by accelerating local efforts to find and replace toxic lead pipes,” Kramer said.
According to the EPA, the agency based funding allocations on estimates showing approximately 4 million lead service lines remain in use across the U.S.
The agency also announced redistribution of an additional $18 million in previously unused drinking water funding to states with ongoing lead service line replacement needs.
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program provides financing support to states and local utilities for projects tied to Safe Drinking Water Act compliance and drinking water system modernization.
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