Erie County Gets $960K to Replace Lead Pipes | Buffalo News

Erie County is getting a $960,000 federal boost to tackle dangerous lead service lines still buried in Western New York, with Congressman Tim Kennedy announcing the funding aimed at easing the burden on residents and ensuring clean water—especially for kids—by replacing aging, toxic pipes. Buffalo alone may have 40,000 to 60,000 such lines, making this investment critical for public health and infrastructure modernization. Local leaders praise the move as a vital step toward a lead-free future for all residents. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d9d6f0f71acc911a