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Office of Advocacy Applauds House Passage of Farm Bill, Highlights Key Diesel Relief Amendment
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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Office of Advocacy Applauds House Passage of Farm Bill, Highlights Key Diesel Relief Amendment
Today, the Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) at the U.S. Small Business Administration thanked House of Representatives and House Agriculture Committee leadership for the recent bipartisan passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.
Of specific interest to Advocacy and the small businesses represented, was Rep. Victoria Spartz's (IN-05) amendment, H.Amdt.207
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WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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Office of Advocacy Applauds House Passage of Farm Bill, Highlights Key Diesel Relief Amendment
Today, the Office of Advocacy (Advocacy) at the U.S. Small Business Administration thanked House of Representatives and House Agriculture Committee leadership for the recent bipartisan passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.
Of specific interest to Advocacy and the small businesses represented, was Rep. Victoria Spartz's (IN-05) amendment, H.Amdt.207(full amendment below), which allows for potential regulatory relief for American agriculture from impending diesel emissions mandates.
In the letter, Advocacy highlighted that by agreeing to the Spartz amendment, the House of Representatives offers American agriculture and American consumers greatly needed respite from increased farm equipment operating costs.
The letter states, in part: "As it relates to this amendment, farmers have shared their concerns with our Regional Advocates that these diesel regulations cause their equipment to frequently break down, incur excessive maintenance burdens, and decrease the useful life of their engines, thereby significantly increasing the cost of providing food to Americans."
"We have heard about this issue for over a year from not only the American agriculture sector, but other industries in the small business community, including mining, construction, and transportation," said Acting Chief Counsel Everett Woodel. "This issue is hurting our farmers and negatively affecting our food supply, which impacts our national security."
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Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration is an independent voice for small business within the executive branch. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, the Chief Counsel for Advocacy directs the office. The Chief Counsel advances the views, concerns, and interests of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policymakers. Economic research, policy analyses, and small business outreach help identify issues of concern. Regional Advocates and an office in Washington, DC, support the Chief Counsel's efforts. For more information on the Office of Advocacy, visit advocacy.sba.gov or call (202) 205-6533.
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INFODOC: https://advocacy.sba.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Advocacy-Ltr-to-House-Leadership-RE-FFNS-Diesel-Emissions-5-2026.pdf
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Original text here: https://advocacy.sba.gov/2026/05/19/office-of-advocacy-applauds-house-passage-of-farm-bill-highlights-key-diesel-relief-amendment/
EPA Announces $27.4 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in West Virginia
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $27.4 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in West Virginia
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PHILADELPHIA - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $27,456,000 in funding to protect West Virginians from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also known
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WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $27.4 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in West Virginia
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PHILADELPHIA - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $27,456,000 in funding to protect West Virginians from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also knownas lead service lines) that deliver water to homes. Communities can use these funds for identifying lead pipes, planning removal projects, and funding replacement of these lead service lines. Lead is a powerful neurotoxin that is especially harmful to children. Each lead pipe removed and replaced delivers real, tangible human health benefits in communities across our great nation.
"An investment in removing lead pipes is an investment in America's children and families," said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer. "The Trump EPA is committed to tackling lead exposure and this $2.9 billion will help protect current and future generations across America by accelerating local efforts to find and replace toxic lead pipes."
"Protecting communities from lead exposure and ensuring families have safe drinking water is core to EPA's mission," said EPA Region 3 Administrator Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey. "This funding will help states and local water systems across the Mid-Atlantic replace lead service lines, strengthen critical water infrastructure, and deliver lasting public health benefits for families across the region."
Providing clean, safe drinking water is a top priority under EPA's Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative and reducing exposure to lead is a critical piece of ensuring clean water for all Americans.
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds Exit EPA's website are financial assistance programs run by states to help water systems achieve the health protection objectives of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The agency is distributing funding based on the best available information on the location of approximately 4 million lead service lines across the country. As good stewards of taxpayer dollars, EPA will work with states to ensure this funding is promptly provided to communities to support efforts to reduce exposure to lead through drinking water.
The Trump EPA is committed to tackling the lead issue like never before. EPA recently published a revamped lead website, found at epa.gov/lead, Exit EPA's website including a new StoryMap about Lead and Children's Health Exit EPA's website. The streamlined website allows parents and caregivers, contractors, health care professionals, and other users to quickly find critical information on how to prevent exposures from lead. This is one of many actions being undertaken by EPA under the government-wide Federal Lead Action Plan Exit EPA's website, which was launched in President Trump's first term as a blueprint for reducing lead exposure through collaboration among federal agencies.
Since the 1970s, EPA has worked alongside partners at the federal, state, Tribal, and local levels to protect children's health and make progress in reducing lead exposures and lead-related health risks. Despite improvements over the last 50 years, ongoing exposures to lead where our families live, work, and play present a health risk, especially to children.
To combat this issue, in 2025 the Trump EPA reestablished a committee of senior leaders across the agency's program offices and ten regions to drive success in reducing children's exposure to lead. This renewed agency-wide focus is centered around strengthening cooperative federalism, streamlining actionable risk communications, and unleashing private sector innovation to protect human health and the environment.
FY 2026 Distribution of Lead Service Line Replacement Appropriation.
2026 Lead Service Line Replacement Allotment based on 7th Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs and Assessment Results.
Based on Appropriation of $2,875,000,000.
Delaware $27,456,000
District of Columbia $27,456,000
Maryland $27,456,000
Pennsylvania $126,104,000
Virginia $27,456,000
West Virginia $27,456,000
Please see epa.gov/lead Exit EPA's website for additional information.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-274-million-reduce-lead-drinking-water-west-virginia
EPA Announces $27.4 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $27.4 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Puerto Rico
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NEW YORK (May 20, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $27,456,000 in funding to protect Puerto Rico from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also
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WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $27.4 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Puerto Rico
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NEW YORK (May 20, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $27,456,000 in funding to protect Puerto Rico from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (alsoknown as lead service lines) that deliver water to homes. Communities can use these funds for identifying lead pipes, planning removal projects, and funding replacement of these lead service lines. Lead is a powerful neurotoxin that is especially harmful to children. Each lead pipe removed and replaced delivers real, tangible human health benefits in communities across our great nation.
"An investment in removing lead pipes is an investment in America's children and families," said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer. "The Trump EPA is committed to tackling lead exposure and this $2.9 billion will help protect current and future generations across America by accelerating local efforts to find and replace toxic lead pipes."
"By supporting drinking water infrastructure EPA is protecting public health across Puerto Rico," said EPA Regional Administrator Michael Martucci. "This funding will help local water systems address aging infrastructure, reduce potential lead exposure, and deliver safer drinking water for families now and into the future."
Providing clean, safe drinking water is a top priority under EPA's Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative and reducing exposure to lead is a critical piece of ensuring clean water for all Americans.
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds are financial assistance programs run by states to help water systems achieve the health protection objectives of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The agency is distributing funding based on the best available information on the location of approximately 4 million lead service lines across the country. As good stewards of taxpayer dollars, EPA will work with states to ensure this funding is promptly provided to communities to support efforts to reduce exposure to lead through drinking water.
The Trump EPA is committed to tackling the lead issue like never before. EPA recently published a revamped lead website, found at epa.gov/lead, including a new StoryMap about Lead and Children's Health. The streamlined website allows parents and caregivers, contractors, health care professionals, and other users to quickly find critical information on how to prevent exposures from lead. This is one of many actions being undertaken by EPA under the government-wide Federal Lead Action Plan, which was launched in President Trump's first term as a blueprint for reducing lead exposure through collaboration among federal agencies.
Follow EPA Region 2 on X Exit EPA's website, Instagram Exit EPA's website, and visit our Facebook Exit EPA's website page. For more information about EPA Region 2, visit our website.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-274-million-reduce-lead-drinking-water-puerto-rico
EPA Announces $27,456,000 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Wyoming
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $27,456,000 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Wyoming
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DENVER - Today, EPA is announcing $27.5 million in funding to protect Wyoming from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also known as lead service lines) that deliver water to homes.
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WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $27,456,000 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Wyoming
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DENVER - Today, EPA is announcing $27.5 million in funding to protect Wyoming from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also known as lead service lines) that deliver water to homes.Communities can use these funds for identifying lead pipes, planning removal projects, and funding replacement of these lead service lines. Lead is a powerful neurotoxin that is especially harmful to children. Each lead pipe removed and replaced delivers real, tangible human health benefits in communities across our great nation.
"An investment in removing lead pipes is an investment in America's children and families," said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer. "The Trump EPA is committed to tackling lead exposure and this $2.9 billion will help protect current and future generations by accelerating local efforts to find and replace toxic lead pipes."
"EPA is committed to ensuring every American has access to clean drinking water," said EPA Region 8 Administrator Cyrus Western. "This funding will help small and rural systems know exactly where lead lines are and replace pipes safely - delivering clean water that communities need and the accountability taxpayers deserve."
Providing clean, safe drinking water is a top priority under EPA's Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative and reducing exposure to lead is a critical piece of ensuring clean water for all Americans.
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds are financial assistance programs run by states to help water systems achieve the health protection objectives of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The agency is distributing funding based on the best available information on the location of approximately 4 million lead service lines across the country. As good stewards of taxpayer dollars, EPA will work with states to ensure this funding is promptly provided to communities to support efforts to reduce exposure to lead through drinking water.
The Trump EPA is committed to tackling the lead issue like never before. EPA recently published a revamped lead website, found at epa.gov/lead Exit EPA's website, including a new StoryMap about Lead and Children's Health Exit EPA's website. The streamlined website allows parents and caregivers, contractors, health care professionals, and other users to quickly find critical information on how to prevent exposures from lead. This is one of many actions being undertaken by EPA under the government-wide Federal Lead Action Plan Exit EPA's website, which was launched in President Trump's first term as a blueprint for reducing lead exposure through collaboration among federal agencies.
Background
Since the 1970s, EPA has worked alongside partners at the federal, state, Tribal, and local levels to protect children's health and make progress in reducing lead exposures and lead-related health risks. Despite improvements over the last 50 years, ongoing exposures to lead where our families live, work, and play present a health risk, especially to children.
To combat this issue, in 2025 the Trump EPA reestablished a committee of senior leaders across the agency's program offices and ten regions to drive success in reducing children's exposure to lead. This renewed agency-wide focus is centered around strengthening cooperative federalism, streamlining actionable risk communications, and unleashing private sector innovation to protect human health and the environment.
Please see epa.gov/lead Exit EPA's website for additional information.
Region 8 Funding Totals
State Funding Total
Colorado $27,456,000
Montana $27,456,000
North Dakota $27,456,000
South Dakota $27,456,000
Utah $27,456,000
Wyoming $27,456,000
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-27456000-million-reduce-lead-drinking-water-wyoming
EPA Announces $201.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Ohio
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $201.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Ohio
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Today, EPA is announcing $201,769,000 in funding to protect Ohio from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also known as lead service lines) that deliver water to homes. Communities can use
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WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $201.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Ohio
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Today, EPA is announcing $201,769,000 in funding to protect Ohio from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also known as lead service lines) that deliver water to homes. Communities can usethese funds for identifying lead pipes, planning removal projects, and funding replacement of these lead service lines. Lead is a powerful neurotoxin that is especially harmful to children. Each lead pipe removed and replaced delivers real, tangible human health benefits in communities across our great nation.
"An investment in removing lead pipes is an investment in America's children and families," said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer. "The Trump EPA is committed to tackling lead exposure and this $2.9 billion will help protect current and future generations across America by accelerating local efforts to find and replace toxic lead pipes."
"Every lead pipe we remove is a victory for public health in Ohio," said EPA Region 5 Administrator Anne Vogel. "This $201 million through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund will support the nuts-and-bolts work-building complete service line inventories and replacing lead lines from curb to tap."
Providing clean, safe drinking water is a top priority under EPA's Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative and reducing exposure to lead is a critical piece of ensuring clean water for all Americans.
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds are financial assistance programs run by states to help water systems achieve the health protection objectives of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The agency is distributing funding based on the best available information on the location of approximately 4 million lead service lines across the country. As good stewards of taxpayer dollars, EPA will work with states to ensure this funding is promptly provided to communities to support efforts to reduce exposure to lead through drinking water.
The Trump EPA is committed to tackling the lead issue like never before. EPA recently published a revamped lead website, found at epa.gov/lead Exit EPA's website, including a new StoryMap about Lead and Children's Health Exit EPA's website. The streamlined website allows parents and caregivers, contractors, health care professionals, and other users to quickly find critical information on how to prevent exposures from lead. This is one of many actions being undertaken by EPA under the government-wide Federal Lead Action Plan Exit EPA's website, which was launched in President Trump's first term as a blueprint for reducing lead exposure through collaboration among federal agencies.
EPA Region 5 States Total Funding Awarded
Illinois $295,551,000
Indiana $128,637,000
Michigan $143,530,000
Minnesota $57,770,000
Ohio $201,769,000
Wisconsin $94,312,000
Region 5 total 921,569,000
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-2017-million-reduce-lead-drinking-water-ohio
EPA Announces $2.9 Billion for States to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water and Protect Americans' Health
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $2.9 Billion for States to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water and Protect Americans' Health
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing nearly $2.9 billion in funding to protect Americans from exposure to lead in drinking water. Lead is a powerful neurotoxin that is especially harmful to children. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America
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WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $2.9 Billion for States to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water and Protect Americans' Health
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing nearly $2.9 billion in funding to protect Americans from exposure to lead in drinking water. Lead is a powerful neurotoxin that is especially harmful to children. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making AmericaHealthy Again.
This funding will advance state and local efforts to find and replace lead pipes (also known as lead service lines) that deliver water to homes. Communities can use these funds for identifying lead pipes, planning removal projects, and funding replacement of these lead service lines. Each lead pipe removed and replaced delivers real, tangible public health benefits in communities across our great nation.
"An investment in removing lead pipes is an investment in America's children and families," said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer. "The Trump EPA is committed to tackling lead exposure and this $2.9 billion will help protect current and future generations by accelerating local efforts to find and replace toxic lead pipes."
Providing clean, safe drinking water is a top priority under EPA's Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative and reducing exposure to lead is a critical piece of ensuring clean water for all Americans.
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds are financial assistance programs run by states to help water systems achieve the health protection objectives of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The agency is distributing funding based on the best available information on the location of approximately 4 million lead service lines across the country. As good stewards of taxpayer dollars, EPA will work with states to ensure this funding is promptly provided to communities to support efforts to reduce exposure to lead through drinking water.
EPA is also announcing the redistribution of an additional $18 million in previously announced DWSRF funding to address lead. These funds were made available to states but have not been used. Consistent with the Safe Drinking Water Act's directive to reallocate unused funds, these investments are now available to different eligible states with lead service line replacement needs.
The Trump EPA is committed to tackling the lead issue like never before. EPA recently published a revamped lead website, found at epa.gov/lead, including a new StoryMap about Lead and Children's Health. The streamlined website allows parents and caregivers, contractors, health care professionals, and other users to quickly find critical information on how to prevent exposures from lead. This is one of many actions being undertaken by EPA under the government-wide Federal Lead Action Plan, which was launched in President Trump's first term as a blueprint for reducing lead exposure through collaboration among federal agencies.
The FY2026 Lead Service Line Replacement allotments are available on the DWSRF Webpage.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-29-billion-states-reduce-lead-drinking-water-and-protect-americans
EPA Announces $103 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $103 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in New Jersey
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NEW YORK \- Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $103,084,000 in funding to protect New Jersey from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also known as lead service
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WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $103 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in New Jersey
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NEW YORK \- Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $103,084,000 in funding to protect New Jersey from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.
This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also known as lead servicelines) that deliver water to homes. Communities can use these funds for identifying lead pipes, planning removal projects, and funding replacement of these lead service lines. Lead is a powerful neurotoxin that is especially harmful to children. Each lead pipe removed and replaced delivers real, tangible human health benefits in communities across our great nation.
"An investment in removing lead pipes is an investment in America's children and families," said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer. "The Trump EPA is committed to tackling lead exposure and this $2.9 billion will help protect current and future generations across America by accelerating local efforts to find and replace toxic lead pipes."
"By supporting modern drinking water infrastructure EPA is protecting public health across New Jersey," said EPA Regional Administrator Michael Martucci. "This funding will help local water systems address aging infrastructure, reduce potential lead exposure, and deliver safer drinking water for families now and into the future."
Providing clean, safe drinking water is a top priority under EPA's Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative and reducing exposure to lead is a critical piece of ensuring clean water for all Americans.
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds are financial assistance programs run by states to help water systems achieve the health protection objectives of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The agency is distributing funding based on the best available information on the location of approximately 4 million lead service lines across the country. As good stewards of taxpayer dollars, EPA will work with states to ensure this funding is promptly provided to communities to support efforts to reduce exposure to lead through drinking water.
The Trump EPA is committed to tackling the lead issue like never before. EPA recently published a revamped lead website, found at epa.gov/lead, including a new StoryMap about Lead and Children's Health. The streamlined website allows parents and caregivers, contractors, health care professionals, and other users to quickly find critical information on how to prevent exposures from lead. This is one of many actions being undertaken by EPA under the government-wide Federal Lead Action Plan, which was launched in President Trump's first term as a blueprint for reducing lead exposure through collaboration among federal agencies.
Follow EPA Region 2 on X Exit EPA's website, Instagram Exit EPA's website, and visit our Facebook Exit EPA's website page. For more information about EPA Region 2, visit our website.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-103-million-reduce-lead-drinking-water-new-jersey
