Biden announces $43 million for drinking water upgrades and lead pipe replacements in Wisconsin

President Joe Biden in Milwaukee today announced an additional $2.6 billion for drinking water upgrades and lead pipe replacements nationwide, including $43 million for Wisconsin. Of the new funding, 49% must be provided to disadvantaged communities as grant funding or principal forgiveness that does not have to be repaid. Biden said these communities have “borne the brunt of lead poisoning for da...