A decade after the Flint, Michigan water crisis, President Joe Biden is finalizing a 10-year deadline for cities across the U.S. to replace lead pipes, aiming to ensure safe drinking water for all Americans. The new rule, to be announced in Wisconsin, supplants a looser standard set by the previous administration and is a significant step towards addressing the dangers of lead in tap water.
Lead, a neurotoxin, can cause various health issues, especially in children, including behavioral problems and developmental delays. The stricter EPA standard aims to prevent low birthweight in infants and reduce premature deaths from heart disease.
