Trump Admin Supports 10-Year Deadline for Replacing Harmful Lead Pipes Nationwide
The Trump administration backs a 10-year deadline for most cities and towns to replace their harmful lead pipes, setting the stage for a rule that would require municipalities to overhaul their aging plumbing infrastructure.
The Trump administration supports a 10-year deadline for replacing hazardous lead pipes in most cities and towns, paving the way for an approval of a tougher regulation aimed at reducing lead contamination in drinking water nationwide. The rule change would require many areas to replace their old lead pipes within the decade. Implementation details are still being finalized, but the move marks a significant shift towards addressing a decades-long environmental health crisis. The administration's backing of the deadline is seen as a major victory for public health advocates and lawmakers who have long pushed for stronger action against lead contamination.
