Hawaii awarded $27.5M to prevent lead exposure in drinking water
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the state $27.5 million to use toward projects to protect residents from exposure to lead in drinking water.
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The EPA said the funds are among $2.9 billion going directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
“An investment in removing lead pipes is an investment in America’s children and families,” EPA assistant administrator for water Jess Kramer said in a press release.
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Communities will be able to use the funding to identify, remove, and replace lead service lines.
The EPA says lead is a neurotoxin and even low levels in children can cause behavior and learning problems, slowed growth, anemia, and other issues.
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