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Northern Cities Targeted For Pipe Replacement

Rhinelander, Eagle River, Park Falls and Antigo are on the list to be funded by the DNR to help private property owners get rid of lead pipes used in drinking water. The DNR conceived the funding program earlier this year following a decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to allow the state greater flexibility in allocating loan funds for water infrastructure projects.

The DNR’s Robin Schmidt says they’ve identified ways to use some funds to get the older lead pipes still being used in private water supplies.

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