EPA Announces Partnership with City of Galion, Ohio, to Accelerate Replacement of Local Lead Water Pipes and Protect Public Health Through Investing in America Agenda

Published: 25 July 2024
Categories: EPA Subject Grants

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Thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Galion is joining communities across the country that are accelerating replacement of lead service lines

July 25, 2024

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CHICAGO (July 25, 2024) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a collaboration with the city of Galion, Ohio, to help identify drinking water lead pipes, accelerate replacement and protect public health. The city of Galion is participating in EPA’s Get the Lead Out Initiative, a program funded entirely by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help move the nation towards achieving 100% lead service line replacement. The Get the Lead Out initiative will provide technical assistance to approximately 200 communities nationwide.

Lead in drinking water can cause serious health impacts, including irreversible harm to brain development in children. To protect children and families, President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests a historic $15

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