(Undated)– Iowa is getting federal help to eliminate lead water pipes in the state. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is working with local water agencies, planning where to prioritize funds. As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, cities and towns in Iowa are reducing the number of dangerous lead water lines. The Iowa Environmental Council’s Cody Smith says even homes built as recently as 1988 are connected to the local water utility with lead lines, which leaves people at risk…
Beyond replacing lead pipes and updating water system infrastructure, Smith says Iowa could also benefit from help with what are known as non-source projects…
The State’s Revolving Fund, which is the primary source for water infrastructure updates, has received more than 620 million dollars as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The I-E-C says more than 700 communities have benefitted so far.
(Courtesy Iowa News Service)
