(AGENPARL) - Roma, 20 Maggio 2026 - DALLAS, TEXAS (May 20, 2026) – Today, EPA is announcing $27,456,000 in funding to protect Louisiana from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.   

This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also known as lead service lines) that deliver water to homes. Communities can use these funds for identifying lead pipes, planning removal projects, and funding replacement of these lead service lines. Lead is a powerful neurotoxin that is especially harmful to children. Each lead service pipe removed and replaced delivers real, tangible human health benefits in communities across our great nation.

"An investment in removing lead pipes is an investment in America's children and families," said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer. "The Trump EPA is committed to tackling lead exposure and this $2.9 billion will help protect current and future generations across America by accelerating local efforts to find and replace toxic lead pipes."  

"This funding will help keep children safe from lead exposure, give parents peace of mind, and protect the next generation of Americans," said EPA Region 6 Administrator Scott Mason, "EPA will continue prioritizing policies and actions that ensure every American has reliable access to clean water."

Providing clean, safe drinking water is a top priority under EPA's Powering the Great American Comeback Initiative and reducing exposure to lead is a critical piece of ensuring clean water for all Americans.   

The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds are financial assistance programs run by states to help water systems achieve the health protection objectives of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The agency is distributing funding based on the best available information on the location of approximately 4 million lead service lines across the country. As good stewards of taxpayer dollars, EPA will work with states to ensure this funding is promptly provided to communities to support efforts to reduce exposure to lead through drinking water.