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Biden administration gives cities 10 years to replace lead pipes nationwide

The EPA issued a final rule requiring water systems to replace all lead pipes within 10 years. Water advocates lauded the rule as a public health victory, but say there's much work to be done.

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Pien Huang is a health reporter on the Science desk. She was NPR's first Reflect America Fellow, working with shows, desks and podcasts to bring more diverse voices to air and online.
Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.