The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new rule requiring all lead pipes on public land in the US to be replaced by 2037. This decision comes after the Flint water crisis in Michigan, where lead pipes caused health issues for residents. The rule also reduces the allowable level of lead in tap water from 15 ppb to 10 ppb, triggering EPA enforcement actions against water utilities. President Biden called for prioritizing the replacement of lead pipes, acknowledging the importance of addressing this long-standing issue. EPA administrator Michael Regan emphasized the serious impact of lead exposure on children’s health.
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Biden administration unveils plan to remove all US lead service lines by 2037
