EPA omits schools from new lead rule but federal funds could help Clean water advocates in Massachusetts are applauding the Environmental Protection Agency's new rule on lead pipe removals but warned drinking water in schools remains at risk. The agency set a 10-year deadline for most utilities to replace lead service lines but omitted requirements for schools to replace any fountains or plumbing with lead components. John Rumpler, clean water director for the Environment America Research and Policy Center, said it is up to state officials to protect kids and get the lead out. ...(Read More)