Malden Receives $9.9 Million Grant For Lead Pipe Removal Project

MALDEN, MA — The city announced this week that it has been awarded $9.9 million in grant funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that will be used to continue removing lead service lines throughout the city.

Malden was one of only two cities nationwide to receive the highly competitive grant. According to city officials, the funding is expected to represent the final investment needed to complete the removal of all lead service lines citywide by 2032. The effort was initiated by City Engineer Yem Lip, with technical support from consulting engineers Fuss & O’Neill and Mayor's Chief of Staff Maria Luise.

The EPA cited Malden's strong public education and outreach efforts surrounding lead service line replacement initiatives, as well as collaboration between the Mayor's Office, elected officials and community organizations. City officials said those partnerships have helped ensure that public education, outreach, risk mitigation and post-replacement monitoring remain central to the program.

“This milestone reflects the dedication, collaboration, and shared commitment of our team and partners,” Mayor Gary Christenson said. “Together, we are delivering safer, healthier infrastructure for every resident of Malden, now and for generations to come.”

Lead service line replacement programs are designed to remove aging lead pipes that can affect drinking water quality. City officials said the grant funding will help Malden continue its efforts to provide safe drinking water to residents while completing the citywide replacement project over the next several years.

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