The details
HUD gave out over $420 million in federal funding across 32 states to help remove lead and other hazards from homes and to facilitate research on lead hazards.
With the funding, Houston will address lead and other hazards in 230 housing units, while Harris County will address lead and other hazards in 150 housing units, according to the HUD’s project summaries document.
The federal funding is part of an effort by the Biden-Harris administration to address lead hazards in America, which will require drinking water systems nationwide to replace lead service lines within 10 years, according to the release.
Also of note
Approximately 3.6 million American households have children 6 years of age who live in homes with lead exposure hazards, according to HUD. Lead poisoning in children can lead to damage to the brain, slowed growth and development and learning problems, according to the CDC.
Meanwhile, in an Oct. 15 news release, Houston Public Works announced the department is working to identify and replace lead pipes across the city to replace them within 10 years.
HPW has not found any lead pipes in its service lines, according to the release.
Quote of note
“Addressing lead poisoning is a top priority at HUD,” HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman said in the release. “The awards announced here today will help with HUD’s continued commitment to create housing that is safe.”
