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August 6, 2025

EPA says it will defend lead pipe rule

By MICHAEL PHILLIS
Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it will defend the Biden administration's aggressive rule for reducing lead in drinking water against a court challenge, though public health advocates worry officials could still weaken it.

The rule gave cities and towns a 10-year deadline to replace all of their lead pipes and was the strongest overhaul of lead-in-water standards in roughly three decades. Litigation against the rule was on pause so the Trump administration could decide whether it supported the policy. On Tuesday, the agency said it would defend the tough standards.


 
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