Vice President Kamala Harris unveils a $5.8 billion federal initiative for clean water and lead pipe removal, with significant funding for Pennsylvania. In short:The initiative is part of a $50 billion investment under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Pittsburgh has made progress in replacing lead pipes, significantly reducing lead contamination in water. The funding aims to ensure clean, safe drinking water and address long-standing infrastructure issues. US lead pipe replacements stoke concerns about plastic and environmental injustice.

Source: Washington Post February 22, 2024 12:19 UTC