EPA proposes new rule to require nationwide replacement of lead

What does the new rule provide hope for?

• Clean air in the kitchen

• Safe water from the kitchen tap

• Strict rules on lead pipes

• Trust in the government

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Which communities have successfully removed lead service lines in a matter of a couple of years?

• Newark and Benton Harbor

• Flint and Detroit

• Chicago and Los Angeles

• Seattle and Miami

What are the potential health risks associated with lead leaching into drinking water?

• Cancer

• Respiratory problems

• Kidney failure

• Developmental issues in children and cardiovascular disease in adults

How much funding is available in the bipartisan infrastructure law for lead service line replacement?

• $10 billion

• $15 billion

• $20 billion

• $25 billion

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How many lead pipes are still bringing water into American homes, businesses, and schools?

• 6 million

• 9 million

• 12 million

• 15 million

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What has forced the Biden administration to take action?

• Community advocacy

• EPA proposal

• Public outcry

• Government pressure

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What is the focus of the EPA's proposed rules on lead pipes?

• Reducing lead contamination in U.S. cities

• Improving water quality in U.S. cities

• Regulating water infrastructure in U.S. cities

• Promoting public health in U.S. cities

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Based on the topic of the article, what does "EPA" stand for?

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Energy Processing Administration

• European Port Assessment

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Do you think Taiwan has safe drinking water? What could the country do better to protect its citizens' health?

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