EPA Announces significant Investment Across the Nation for Lead Pipe Replacement to Advance Safe Drinking Water, as Part of Investing in America Agenda

EPA Washington, DC

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced millions from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to help Missouri  and other states identify and replace lead service lines, preventing exposure to lead in drinking water. Working collaboratively, EPA and the State Revolving Funds are advancing the President’s Justice40 Initiative to ensure that 40% of overall benefits from certain federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution. The total funding announced through this program to date is expected to replace up to 1.7 million lead pipes nationwide, securing clean drinking water for countless families. 

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