Energy and Environment

Pruitt asks Cabinet to help him with ‘war on lead’ in drinking water

By Josh Siegel
Published February 5, 2018 9:45pm ET
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Pruitt asks Cabinet to help him with ‘war on lead’ in drinking water
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt invited Cabinet members to a Feb. 15 meeting to discuss a strategy to update the nation's water infrastructure. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) | Pablo Martinez Monsivais

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt on Monday encouraged fellow Cabinet members to help him develop a federal strategy to reduce the exposure of children to lead in drinking water.

He invited Cabinet members to a Feb. 15 meeting to discuss a strategy to update the nation’s water infrastructure.

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