Cleveland has received $62 million over two years to replace 8,000 lead service lines across the water system service area.
Thanks to federal funds,
@CityofCleveland
has jumpstarted their efforts to replace an estimated 180,000 lead pipes.
#NLPPW2024
#GetTheLeadOut
EPA is getting the lead out of all communities.
In Colorado,
@DenverWater
is using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds to replace thousands of lead service lines. Another 5,000 are slated to be replaced next year.
#GetTheLeadOut
#NLPPW2024
There is no safe level of lead exposure in drinking water.
This
#ChildrensHealthMonth
, EPA issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years.
This week is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
Removing lead pipes is a critical step to protecting our kids, and EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements requires lead pipe replacement within 10 years.
#GetTheLeadOut
#NLPPW2024
There is no safe level of
#lead
in drinking
#water
.
EPA is protecting everyone by strengthening requirements to remove lead from getting into drinking water. Follow our
#GetTheLeadOut
effort.
Today is the anniversary of the Clean Water Act!
Thanks to this law, EPA is able to protect the nation's waters for swimming, fishing and recreation.
#CleanWaterAct
🚰 More than nine million lead service lines deliver water to families across the US, &
@EPA
’s Lead and Copper Rule improvements requires replacement of these pipes within the next 10 years.
#SafeDrinkingWater
#ChildrensHealth
Find federal funding:
About one in five U.S. households rely on septic systems.
Communities need passionate professionals to maintain efficient septic systems. Whether your experience is in skilled trades or academic research, there’s a place for you.
.
#WaterWednesday
#HurricaneHelene
and
#HurricaneMilton
brought record rainfall across the southeast. This may have caused flooding in your area and could cause septic systems to overflow.
Learn the steps to take after flooding if you have a septic system ⬇️
EPA Water was excited to join so many water industry professionals at
#WEFTEC24
.
Thanks for visiting the EPA booth and for all you do to keep water clean and safe!
If you missed us, check out our resources here:
The
#water
sector is a highly appealing target to
#cyber
criminals: Disrupting critical services attempts to undermine the public’s confidence in our nation. For free technical assistance, go to .
Floods can ...
1️⃣ Damage natural gas lines
2️⃣ Corrode metals
3️⃣ Expose you to sewage
4️⃣ Expose you to mold
This video explains what you can do after a flood.
If your area is experiencing heavy rain & flooding due to
#Milton
, do not drive, walk or swim in flood waters — driving in flood waters is dangerous!
Monitor local weather alerts, avoid flooded areas, and always remember to turn around, don't drown!
EPA just finalized improvements to the Lead and Copper Rule that will get the lead out of America's drinking water.
Milwaukee Water Works is on track to replace all remaining lead pipes within the EPA’s ten-year timeframe thanks to federal funding.
#GetTheLeadOut
@MKEWaterWorks
Thanks to the Biden-Harris Investing in America agenda, I’m more optimistic than ever about the future of our country and our planet. Yesterday,
@EPA
invested an additional $2.6B with our state partners to upgrade drinking water systems.
In short: this is a big, BIG deal.
Between 30 and 50% of America's water workforce is eligible to retire within the next five to 10 years.
EPA's workforce initiatives are encouraging a diverse and strong future water workforce.
#WaterWednesday