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LCV Applauds EPA’s Final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements

Oct 8, 2024

Washington D.C- In response to EPA releasing its final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) to better protect communities from lead in drinking water, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) released the following statement from Healthy Communities Program Director Madeleine Foote: 

“With the final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, the Biden-Harris administration has once again delivered on its commitment to ensuring every community has access to clean water, especially communities of color and low wealth communities who are the most burdened by lead and other water pollution. At least nine million homes across the country still have lead service lines that pose health risks, including developmental issues, high blood pressure, and increased rates of cancer. Replacing all lead pipes within the next ten years is a bold step forward and LCV is thrilled to continue working with this and future administrations to achieve this critical goal and fight for clean water and environmental justice for all communities.”

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