Some states, including Washington, Oregon, Maine, and Alaska, have declined federal funds in the first year of a program aimed at removing Dangerous Lead Pipes that can contaminate drinking water and harm children's brain development. Experts suggest that some states may be less prepared to pay for lead removal projects because they first need to locate the lead pipes, which can be costly and time-consuming. The Biden administration aims to remove all 9.2 million lead pipes in the US, and the 2021 infrastructure law provides $15 billion for this purpose.

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