"Partially inspired by the Flint, Michigan, water crisis, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a new rule to reduce exposure to lead from drinking water around the country on Thursday.
"The action that we're taking tomorrow is targeting probably the largest source of lead in people's lives today -- and particularly children -- and that's in the drinking water system," EPA chief Andrew Wheeler told ABC News in an exclusive interview Wednesday.
Wheeler said the new rule will help remove the most corrosive pipes with the highest risk of releasing lead first."
Stephanie Ebbs reports for ABC News October 10, 2019.
SEE ALSO:
"EPA to Unveil New National Lead-in-Water Standards" (Bloomberg Environment)
"EPA Set To Announce New Standards For Lead In Water" (The Hill)
"Here’s What’s Needed to Fix the EPA’s Outdated Lead in Tap Water Rule" (NRDC)
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