Lead paint upended this boy’s life. Now the EPA is trying to eliminate the threat.

The Environmental Protection Agency is about to issue strict limits on lead dust, which poses a threat to millions of children across the United States. Read More

EPA to unveil lead-dust standard this week

The proposal aims to force lead-based paint removal in millions of buildings to minimize childhood exposure to the brain-damaging heavy metal. Read More

Indy utility has head start on EPA mandate to remove lead water pipes within 10 years

EPA rule mandates all lead water service pipes across the U.S. must be replaced within 10 years. Here's why one Indy utility has a head start. Read More

In landmark move, EPA requires removal of all U.S. lead pipes in a decade

The Environmental Protection Agency rule finalized Tuesday could eliminate a toxic threat to U.S. children and is projected to cost tens of billions of dollars. Read More

EPA Finalizes Rule to Require Removal of Lead Pipes in U.S. Water System

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday finalized a rule that will require the removal of all lead pipes from the country's water systems. "We've known for decades that lead exposure has ... Read More

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Folic Acid May Mitigate Link Between Lead ... that outdoor air pollution is associated with differences in children's brains. These differences ... Radon, Even at Levels Below EPA Guideline ... Read More

EPA Must Address Fluoridated Water's Risk to Children's IQs, US Judge Rules

EPA Must Address Fluoridated ... Doctors and dentists recommend it because it can help protect children's teeth that have not yet broken through the gums. The U.S. practice differs from Europe ... Read More

EPA Finalizes Rule to Require Removal of Lead Pipes in U.S. Water System

EPA Finalizes Rule to Require Removal of Lead Pipes in U.S. Water System By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News ... term impacts for children’s health. Read More

EPA must address fluoridated water's risk to children's IQs, US judge rules

Sept 25 (Reuters) - A federal judge in California has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen ... it because it can help protect children's teeth that have not yet broken ... Read More

EPA Finalizes Rule to Require Removal of Lead Pipes in U.S. Water System

TUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Environmental ... for children’s health. And yet, millions of lead service lines are still delivering drinking water to homes,” EPA ... Read More