Biden touts lead pipe replacement efforts in North Carolina
President Joe Biden traveled to Wilmington, North Carolina, on Thursday to tout the administration's water infrastructure investments in a key swing state as the election season draws nearer.Biden focused the majority of his remarks on efforts to replace lead water pipes that remain in use around the country despite health concerns associated with lead leaking into drinking water. Funding to address the issue was included in both the bipartisan …
CFPUA announces successful lead prevention program, Biden to invest in NC pipe replacements
NEW HANOVER COUNTY — Cape Fear Public Utility Authority announced its successful lead prevention program ahead of President Joe Biden’s visit to Wilmington Thursday, where he will speak about a new $76 million investment to replace toxic lead pipes in North Carolina. CFPUA has prepared for new proposed federal lead regulations since 2021, and water sampling tests show the utility’s corrosion... Source