The new rule introduced by Biden is a landmark effort to eliminate lead pipes from drinking water within a decade, a goal that addresses a long-standing public health crisis.
Michael Regan emphasized that Milwaukee exemplifies the nationwide push for urgent action against lead pipes, enabling cities to utilize federal funds to expedite the removal efforts.
Biden criticized the previous administration's lack of a comprehensive plan for replacing lead pipes, reinforcing the importance of public health protection as a government responsibility.
Regan's statement reinforced the scientific consensus on lead, highlighting that there is no safe level of lead in drinking water and the urgent need for infrastructural improvements.
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