The Biden administration on Tuesday finalized revisions to a lead-in-drinking-water rule that requires water systems to replace service lines containing the toxic metal within 10 years.
Senior White House officials said on a call with reporters that the revisions are “significantly” more stringent than previous proposals and will provide immediate health improvements for millions.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will travel to Milwaukee to announce the more stringent standards and $2.6 billion in outlays for drinking water infrastructure across the country beyond the billions already allocated from the 2021 infrastructure law. Milwaukee is among the U.S. cities most in need, with an estimated 74,000 service lines that contain some lead piping.
