The Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 awarded the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment a $2.7 million Project Grant under the Reducing Lead in Drinking Water program (CFDA 66.443) to develop and implement improvement investments that will reduce lead exposure in drinking water. Specifically, the Department will replace 780 faucets in 730 schools and childcare facilities across the District with assistance from subrecipients the District of Columbia Public Charter School Board and Department of General Services. The goal of the October 1, 2021-September 30, 2025 award is to remove potential sources of lead in drinking water and protect the health of children in the District by addressing infrastructure and remediation needs.
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