Lead In Water Lines, Virginia Beach Warns Residents

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The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) in Virginia Beach has begun notifying residents about the potential presence of lead in private water service lines as part of a compliance effort with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Revised Lead and Copper Rule. The City has mapped all known public and private water service line materials, accessible … Read more

$3 Billion Allotted To Remove Lead Pipes

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In a significant step toward revitalizing America’s drinking water infrastructure, the Biden administration has pledged an additional $3 billion to assist communities in replacing hazardous lead pipes. This initiative is part of a broader effort under the bipartisan infrastructure law, promising a total of $15 billion over five years aimed at modernizing the U.S. water … Read more

High Lead Levels Detected in California Child Care Centers

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Critical Findings Demand Immediate Attention Recent investigations in California have unveiled alarming levels of lead in drinking water at nearly 1,700 child care centers. This revelation highlights a significant health risk to the state’s youngest residents, necessitating urgent measures to ensure their safety. The initiative, propelled by Assembly Bill 2370, underscores the critical need for … Read more