Reduction of Lead Exposure Funding
Funds projects to reduce lead in drinking water by remediating corrosive water and replacing lead pipes or fixtures in at-risk Idaho public water systems and K–12 schools.
Funder: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Due Dates: No fixed deadline; first-come, first-served until annual funds are exhausted
Funding Amounts: $500,000 per year statewide; awards are first-come, first-served and do not roll over
Summary: Supports Idaho public water systems and K–12 schools in reducing lead exposure by funding remediation and replacement of lead pipes or fixtures in at-risk locations.
Key Information: Applicants should apply early in the fiscal year due to first-come, first-served funding.
Description
This program funds projects that reduce lead exposure in drinking water for Idaho public drinking water systems and K–12 schools. Supported activities include remediation of corrosive water and replacement of lead pipes or fixtures, focusing on locations identified by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) as being at risk. The initiative aims to ensure safer drinking water for Idaho communities and schools by targeting and addressing lead-related infrastructure risks.
