Tag: lead_contamination

EPA Allocates $76.6 Million to Texas for Lead Pipe Removal

20 May 2026 5:34 p.m.

The EPA has allocated $76.6 million to Texas via the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to remove lead pipes. This initiative aims to protect children and families from lead exposure, a potent neurotoxin, ensuring safer drinking water across the state.

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