EPA requires lead pipes to be replaced nationwide within 10 years
Source: https://www.constructiondive.com/, October 8, 2024
By: Julie Strupp
The new rule follows an uptick in federal funding to address the problem: The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act contains $50 billion over five years to support upgrades to drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. This includes $15 billion to replace lead service lines and $11.7 billion of general Drinking Water State Revolving Funds that can be used for this purpose. Read more.