Lead-Free Drinking Water Act of 2005

H.R. 3178, the Lead-Free Drinking Water Act of 2005, proposes stricter federal standards to reduce lead levels in the nation’s water supply, with a specific focus on protecting children and pregnant women. The bill would require water systems to replace lead service lines over time, provide water filters to high-risk locations like schools and daycares, and implement more frequent water testing and public notification procedures. Additionally, it mandates that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establish a maximum allowable limit for lead at the tap and requires schools to undergo regular testing and remediation for lead contamination.