House thwarts attempts by EPA to regulate fire hydrants | The Daily Caller:
The House unanimously passed legislation Monday that would prevent
Democrats and Republicans rejected the agency’s rule, saying it goes too far.
The EPA issued a guidance in October saying that since fire hydrants are sometimes used to supply drinking water during emergency situations, they are covered under the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act.
....The lead-free requirement would make it difficult to repair or replace fire hydrants — posing a public health risk."
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