EPA funds $281,000 to Arkansas to reduce lead in children’s drinking water

EPA Announces Funding to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water at Schools

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is setting aside $26 million in funding for U.S. states and territories, aimed at tackling the issue of lead in drinking water offered in schools and childcare facilities, the agency said in a June 13 statement. “Lead is a neurotoxin that can negatively impact American children,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. “With $26 million in funding this year, more schools will be able to identify sources of le…

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EPA Announces $2,138,000 in Funding for Texas to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Child Care Facilities

DALLAS, TEXAS (June 13, 2025) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing $2,138,000 in funding for Texas to address lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities. Since 2018, EPA has provided over $200 million to help reduce exposure to lead in drinking water where children learn and play. “Lead is a neurotoxin that can negatively impact American children. With $26 million in funding this year, more schools wil…

EPA funds $281,000 to Arkansas to reduce lead in children’s drinking water

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Environmental Protection Agency is investing in Arkansas drinking water to benefit children. The $281,000 in funding is to reduce lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. Officials said the funding is in addition to the $200 million it has put into reducing lead in drinking water since 2018. EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water In addition to th…