Biden sets 10 year deadline to replace lead pipes nationwide
President Biden announced a final EPA rule to require cities to replace all lead pipes within 10 years, a shift from a longer timeline. The measure, backed by EPA chief Regan, targets safe drinking water with $2.6 billion in infrastructure funds and grants to aid compliance, while noting 9 million lead pipes remain in use nationwide.
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Cedar Rapids weighs cost of replacing lead pipes citywide
The EPA requires public water systems to replace lead pipes under their control within 10 years with an average cost around 5000 per line and total spending in the tens of billions. Cedar Rapids estimates many lines date before 1950 and urges residents to report suspected lead services via the city site.
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UI Health Care expands with Mission Cancer Blood purchase
UIHC buys Mission Cancer Blood in a $196 million closing plus $42 million in two later installments, acquiring 12 leases across central and western Iowa and plans a broader cancer care network expansion including a new inpatient tower. Mission Cancer staff of 19 physicians and 41 advanced practitioners will join UIHC, with 22 Iowa locations transitioning to UI Health Care employment.
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