Illinois lawmakers press feds for $3B in stalled lead pipe replacement funds

Illinois lawmakers press feds for $3B in stalled lead pipe replacement funds

This story is a partnership between WBEZ, Grist and Inside Climate News.A group of Illinois congressional delegates is calling for the release of $3 billion in withheld federal funding that's meant to help replace toxic lead service lines that supply drinking water to homes across the country.Led by U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, seven members of Congress allege the feds are targeting Democrat-led states. They warned in a letter sent to the U.S.…

Lawmakers Press EPA for $3B in Stalled Lead Pipe Replacement Funds

A group of Illinois congressional delegates allege the federal government is targeting Democrat-led states. By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco This story is a partnership between Inside Climate News, Grist and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region.