Finding Lead Water Pipes: New NRDC Map Shows the Hot Spots …
Sep 15, 2024 · Federal and state governments acknowledge the widespread presence of lead pipes throughout the country—NRDC’s new map reveals where they are. The EPA, states, and cities must act now to solve...
NRDC Map Reveals Lead Pipe Locations in Specific Communities …
Sep 16, 2024 · The data confirm that lead pipes are found in all 50 states, with Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Florida having the most.
States With the Most Lead Pipes | Best States | U.S. News
May 2, 2023 · Florida has the most lead service lines in the country, with its 1.16 million lines accounting for 12.6% of the country’s total. Over 50% of the national service lines are concentrated in six...
New EPA Drinking Water Report Issues Updated Assessment of Lead Pipes …
May 30, 2024 · According to new data released by EPA, as of 2024 states and utilities report that there are more than nine million U.S. households drinking their water through what amounts to a lead straw....
Are there lead pipes in my area? Map shows state public water …
Dec 1, 2023 · The EPA projects that more than 9.2 million lead service lines are present in the United States. This map shows how each state ranks.
Map shows states with most dangerous levels of lead in pipes
Oct 21, 2024 · A map using EPA data shows that 14 states in the US have over 100,00 water service lines that contain lead.
EPA finds more than 9 million lead pipes supplying drinking water ...
Apr 5, 2023 · Based on those results, EPA officials estimate that there are roughly 9.2 million lead service lines in the U.S. Every state has at least a few thousand lead pipes, but two states stand out...
10 U.S. States With the Most Toxic Lead Pipes — Best Life
Oct 10, 2024 · President Biden pledges $2.6 billion to replace lead pipes in the US. Learn about the states with the most toxic lead pipes and the EPA's efforts.
Why Does the U.S. Still Have So Many Lead Water Pipes?
Oct 17, 2019 · While the use of lead for new drinking water lines slowed – eventually to a standstill – in the second half of the 20th century, there remains more than 6.1 million lead service lines in the United States, most prominently in Illinois and Ohio.
The U.S. must replace its lead pipes, according to new EPA rule
Oct 8, 2024 · The EPA is finalizing a rule to require replacement of lead service lines that connect homes to water systems. The change would lower lead levels in drinking water but poses logistical challenges.