Where Denver's progress stands on lead pipe removalAxios on facebookAxios on twitterAxios on linkedinAxios on email<\/p>\n
Denver Water is in the early stages of an ambitious $500 million project to rid the city of its toxic lead lines connecting between 64,000 and 84,000 homes to the water main.<\/p>\n
Why it matters: A slew of sources can contribute to higher blood levels in children and adults, including rusted lead pipes pumping water to our sinks and showers. <\/p>\n
State of play: Denver Water is replacing lead pipes across the city at a faster rate than expected, Thompson says. <\/p>\n
Of note: The agency is working on a \"neighborhood-by-neighborhood basis\" and prioritizing those who are most vulnerable to lead exposure. Places that serve large numbers of at-risk individuals, such as schools and daycare facilities, are also high on the city's list.<\/p>\n
What to watch: The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill signed into law this week will deliver billions to Colorado, including $688 million over five years to eliminate lead service lines and pipes and improve water infrastructure across the state and in Denver, according to the White House.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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