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State’s Lead Pipes Getting Replaced With EPA Funds

Two buildings stand tall against a bright, partially cloudy sky. They have windows on every floor. In the foreground sits an upright commemorative plaque, a pop-up tent with an individual seated beneath it and the West Virginia flag. The building closest to the camera reads "Harrison County Courthouse," with two decorative eagle sculptures displayed on either side of the sign.
The Harrison County Courthouse is located in downtown Clarksburg, which serves as the county seat.
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Lead pipes will be replaced statewide with nearly $25 million in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Notably, the city of Clarksburg’s water board will begin a project next year to replace more than 4,000 lead service lines at no cost to residents.

In 2021, thousands of Clarksburg’s residents received water filters after tests showed elevated levels of lead in their drinking water.

Lead lines are common throughout the state. Elevated levels of lead in water can cause developmental problems in children, and even seizures.

Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, the Biden-Harris administration set a goal of replacing all lead service lines within 10 years.