The nationwide cost to treat or replace contaminated drinking water could reach billions of dollars a year. The ubiquitous chemicals are linked to cancer and other diseases.

The funding will support water supply and flood protection projects to adapt to extreme weather caused by climate change.

People in the 60,000 households near the plant faced significant risks to their health and environment, the EPA said in a press release.

The petition, which was filed with a nationwide coalition of community groups, follows a study commissioned by Santa Clara County that found aviation gasoline emissions increase blood lead levels in children.

New study says alarming health effects of leaded aviation fuel endanger children at home and in schools around the East San Jose general aviation facility set to close in 2032.