The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States has proposed new, stringent regulations that would require most cities to replace lead water pipes within a decade.

This initiative, part of the Biden administration’s efforts, aims to mitigate lead contamination in drinking water, addressing public health issues.

The necessity of this overhaul, the most significant in over thirty years, stems from the fact that millions of Americans currently rely on drinking water supplied through lead pipes.

According to the EPA, adopting these stricter standards could lead to notable health benefits, including improved IQ scores in children and reduced risks of high blood pressure and heart diseases in adults.

However, implementing these changes will be a costly endeavor, estimated in billions of dollars, and will involve overcoming substantial practical and financial challenges.

The Biden administration has expressed a goal to remove all approximately 9 million lead pipes in the nation swiftly. These pipes, which connect water mains in streets to homes, are primarily found in older, industrial regions and are a major source of lead in drinking water.

The lead water crises have disproportionately affected poorer, predominantly Black communities like Flint, bringing national attention to the risks of lead in drinking water.

These crises have broader societal impacts, including a nationwide decline in tap water usage, particularly among Black and Hispanic communities.

The Biden administration views investment in this area as crucial for rectifying this injustice and ensuring safe, lead-free drinking water for all.

The New York City lead poisoning attorneys at Oliveri & Schwartz., can help you if you or a loved one has suffered health problems caused by exposure to lead in the NYC metro area.

We can refer you to medical care and provide legal representation to seek the full compensation you deserve for the harm you have suffered.

Our firm has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of lead-poisoned infants, children and their parents. Lead is particularly dangerous to infants and children.

For a free and confidential case evaluation, please call us today at 212-987-1100.