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OK, I'm confused. If "the E.P.A. says cold tap water should always be used for preparing baby formula, cooking and drinking" AND "It also warns that boiling water does not remove lead but can actually increase its concentration" - WHERE THE HELL ARE WE SUPPOSED TO GET WATER FOR COOKING?!
I think they mean that boiling the water that came out of the hot-water tap could increase lead concentration (in the water that remains in the pot).
Running hot water through your pipes causes bits of rust to break off in the water. If you run cold water, it doesn't happen nearly as much. Also, you should run the cold water for a few seconds first - that will get rid of any loose particles. So the cold water should be pretty much lead free, pre- or post-boiling.