Senator Justice Introduces the FLOW Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Senators Jim Justice and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced theFinancing Lead Out of Water Act,also known as theFLOW Act.This legislation would reduce Americans’ exposure to lead used in old water pipes.
“There are20,000lead lines in West Virginia. There is absolutely no excuse for families to wait on red tape for clean water. This bill is crystal clear—it will cut through bureaucracy, speed up progress, and help deliver safe, clean water for West Virginians and all Americans,”said Senator Jim Justice.
“No parent in America should worry if the water their kids drink is safe. The FLOW Act cuts red tape and reduces the financial burdens that homeowners and families face when replacing their lead pipes. This bill draws on the experience and leadership of Denver Water, which has shown the rest of the country what’s possible by committing to replace every customer-owned lead pipe, especially in underserved neighborhoods. The rest of the country can learn from our success in Colorado and use the tax code to help eliminate lead pipes from their communities,”saidSenator Michael Bennet.
This legislation is endorsed by theWest Virginia Rural Water Association, America Water Works Association, Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, Government Finance Officers Association, National Association of Counties, National League of Cities, U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the U.S. Water Alliance.
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