Trump Administration

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Timeline

  1. Trump Admin Confirmation

    The Trump administration announces it will uphold the 10-year mandate despite broader deregulation efforts.

  2. Final Rule Issued

    The EPA issues the final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) with a 10-year replacement mandate.

  3. Infrastructure Law Passed

    Biden signs the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, allocating $15B for lead service line replacement.

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Climate Policy Neutral

Trump Administration to Maintain Biden-Era Lead Pipe Replacement Mandates

In a significant move for regulatory continuity, the Trump administration has confirmed it will uphold strict federal mandates requiring the replacement of lead water pipes nationwide within a decade. The decision preserves a cornerstone of public health policy, ensuring that billions in infrastructure funding remain directed toward eliminating lead exposure in American drinking water.

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