Nation Jul 20 Flint removes thousands of lead pipes in major milestone, but these problems remain By Ali Rogin, Zoie Lambert
Politics May 02 WATCH: Biden announces $3 billion investment toward replacing toxic lead pipes On Thursday from Wilmington, Biden announced his administration was providing states with an additional $3 billion to replace lead pipes across the country, building on $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects around the country announced in February. By Steve Peoples, Colleen Long, Associated Press
Politics Nov 30 Cities must replace harmful lead pipes within 10 years under new Biden administration plan The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed the strongest overhaul of lead in drinking water rules in more than three decades. If finalized, it would force most utilities to replace lead water pipes within 10 years. By Michael Phillis, Associated Press
Politics Aug 22 Some states reject federal money to find and replace millions of dangerous lead pipes Experts say some states and communities may be hesitant to take out loans to search for lead pipes. Activists say declining the money could mean failing to address an important public health issue. By Michael Phillis, Associated Press
Politics Apr 04 EPA says Florida has most lead pipes in U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency survey released Tuesday is important because it will be a factor in how $15 billion in infrastructure money will be doled out to find and replace such lines. By Michael Phillis, Associated Press
Jan 24 WATCH: VP Harris delivers remarks on removal of lead pipes and new infrastructure law By News Desk and Scott Bauer, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris touted the removal and replacement of lead pipes during a stop Monday in Wisconsin, where she highlighted efforts to update aging infrastructure across the country. Continue reading