BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota is receiving approximately $25 million dollars to replace lead pipes within 10 years.
The funds come from the Environmental Protection Agency, and is intended to be used for finding lead pipes, communicating the discoveries to homeowners, and replacing them.
“EPA continues to deliver water investments that are eliminating health risks across all communities, including those most affected by aging infrastructure,” said EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker in a statement to WDAY Radio. “This historic funding will ensure our water providers have what they need to identify and replace lead pipes so everyone in North Dakota can access safe drinking water.”
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