EPA's $3 Billion Lead Pipe Funds Allocated Using Unverified Data, Watchdog Reports

Inspector General highlights discrepancies in state data submissions, prompting adjustments to future funding allocations.

EPA distributed $3 billion for lead pipe replacement based on unverified state data.
Inaccurate data from Texas and Florida led to disproportionate funding allocations.
EPA has made changes but still faces criticism for insufficient data verification.
Some states received more money than needed, while others got less than required.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $15 billion over five years for lead pipe replacement.