Topeka looks to replace 1,000 lead pipes with $74 million loan
Service lines, which connect water mains to buildings, were commonly built using toxic lead until 1986 when they were banned nationwide.
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HUD providing $420 million to get the lead out of homes
The U.S. recently announced a new rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to replace lead service lines within 10 years.
EPA announcing final rule on lead service lines, offering $2.6 billion for nationwide replacement
The EPA has adopted the final proposal for the LCRI, a federal program designed to enhance the nation’s drinking water quality through regulatory advancements.
$67.5 million available to improve drinking water safety in Georgia
The funding will flow through Georgia’s drinking water state revolving fund to support lead pipe replacement projects.
Raleigh dedicates $157 million to upgrade critical water, sewer infrastructure
The city will distribute the funds across three projects that will replace pipes, install transmission lines and increase system redundancy.
$1.3 billion allotted to modernize rural water and electric systems
The goal of this funding is to modernize infrastructure, expand access to reliable electric grids and safe drinking water and create jobs in rural and tribal communities.
New York state expediting lead service line replacement projects with $90M in grants
This funding will go toward projects focused on identifying and replacing lead service lines threatening residents’ drinking water in disadvantaged and underserved communities.
EPA awarding Cedar Rapids $348 million to upgrade aging water infrastructure
The project will develop upgrades to the city’s wastewater treatment facilities, including updates to the city's aging Water Pollution Control Facility.
$55 million being made available for drought resiliency projects in western US
This funding will be used for projects to enhance water management flexibility and reliability in areas facing prolonged drought conditions.
South Dakota awards $105 million to support water, wastewater projects
Funds will support building water treatment plants, installing reservoirs, expanding systems and improving infrastructure
