Workmen prepare to replace older water pipes with a new copper one in Newark, N.J., on Oct. 21, 2021. Seth Wenig/AP hide caption toggle caption Seth Wenig/AP Shots - Health News Debate flares over how quickly to replace many lead service lines KFF Health News July 8, 2024 • The EPA is trying to crack down on lead pipes that bring water into homes. But a looming deadline — and the election — will determine if it follows a Biden plan to replace pipes or a Trump plan.