Updates.
August 19, 2025
Protect Kids from Lead Coalition Applauds Bipartisan Push to Eliminate Lead from Drinking Water
Senator Ossoff’s amendment boosts funding by nearly 50% to replace lead service lines nationwide
June 18, 2025
The EPA announces $26 million in new grants.
The EPA just announced $26 million in new grants to help states reduce lead in drinking water at schools and child care centers.
June 9, 2025
New Report Finds 91 Lead Exceedances Across Illinois in Five Years, Underscores Urgent Need for Statewide Protection.
A new report released today reveals the persistent and disproportionate risks many Illinois communities face from lead-contaminated drinking water.
June 9, 2025
91 Lead Exceedences in Five Years: How Illinois Can Protect Drinking Water Now.
This report reveals the alarming scope of lead-contaminated water in Illinois, the state with the highest number of lead service lines in the country.
December 9, 2025
EPA Announces $3 Billion in Funding for Lead Pipe Replacement
The new $3 billion in FY25 funding, along with $1.1 billion in previously unspent lead funding, is a major boost for replacing lead pipes, and states must move quickly to ensure communities receive protection.