"States, cities and water utilities agree that the lead pipes need to go to ensure safe water for residents. But they say they may struggle to do so in the 10-year window required under the rule, and they fear some ratepayers will be hit with massive cost increases to pay for the work."
"It took us close to 100 years to get all of these lead service lines in the ground, and the EPA is asking us to get them out in 10 years. The [Biden] administration grossly underestimated the cost."
"Because the lines extend under private property, some water system operators say the rule has created confusion over whether utilities or homeowners will be responsible for the replacement costs."
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