BOSTON (WWLP) - The Trump administration has delayed the announcement of new lead pipe replacement grants in Massachusetts, forcing the state to pause the service line identification and replacement program.

The Healey-Driscoll administration stated that this funding pause will delay critical work in detecting and removing lead from drinking water systems across Massachusetts. Since 2022, the state has provided over $102 million to identify and replace lead service lines in approximately 160 communities.

Using existing grant funding, municipalities have recently completed 70 inventories by identifying lead service lines that remain in use. In March 2025, the Trump administration also delayed over $50 million in funds from the 2024 Lead Grant allocation project.

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