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Warren, Massachusetts Delegation Urge EPA to Reevaluate Methodology After Steep Cuts to Massachusetts' Lead Pipe Replacement Funding

Press Release

Date: Sept. 12, 2023
Location: Washington, D.C.
Issues: Infrastructure Natural Resources

"We are writing with concerns regarding the reduction in lead service line replacement (LSLR) funding awarded to Massachusetts, and to urge the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reevaluate the methodology used to analyze the need for safe drinking water in each state across the country."

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"We are very concerned about what this could mean for the Commonwealth, and encourage you to hear the concerns from our communities and our state government and take them into consideration as you review the funding formula. We understand EPA has stated that while FY23 allotments will not change, the agency will allow for a one-time update of the data and is currently working to provide final guidance."

"In order to ensure communities across the Commonwealth and across the country are receiving the appropriate funding they need to provide clean and safe drinking water to their residents, we ask that you provide uniform guidance to be followed across the country and review the process that skewed the allocation system."


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