Federal aid for lead cleanup is receding. That’s a problem for cash-strapped cities

CTNewsJunkie – Wednesday, March 4, 2026
By Halle Parker, Verite News & KFF Health News

Tighter regulations and an influx of federal money in recent years have helped communities across the U.S. initiate efforts to clean up lead contamination in soil, drinking water, and older homes. But Congress and the Trump administration have partially rolled back those rules and resources, potentially making it more challenging for cash-strapped cities and towns to undertake sweeping lead remediation programs.

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