Us Cities Push To Remove Lead Pipes, But Some Property Owners Resist

As states and cities across the US begin to remove lead water pipes in earnest, they've run into a surprising problem: some property owners don't want them gone, especially if they have to pay for it.

Topics:  cities   pipes   remove lead   property owners   
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  • DC Water pushes to replace 42,000 lead pipes by 2037 under federal, local deadlines
    In 2019, DC Water announced a " Lead Free DC " initiative to help protect residents and provide safe drinking water for all. In 2021, the agency reported over 28,000 lead pipes in DC. After inventory ...
    12/17/2024 - 5:08 am | View Link
  • Officials: Water authority, not property owners, responsible for lead pipe replacement
    Eliminating lead in all private drinking water pipes across the area will be the responsibility of the Greater Johnstown Water Authority, not property owners, GJWA officials said.
    12/13/2024 - 10:00 pm | View Link
  • EPA awards $20 million in grants to non-profits to remove lead pipes and restore wetland
    The majority of the grant will be used to remove lead pipes from homes in unincorporated areas of Brunswick County, like Ash and Supply.
    12/12/2024 - 2:38 pm | View Link
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