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Water firms on track to remove dangerous lead pipes – by the year 3273
Water firms are so behind on renovations that dangerous lead pipes won’t be eradicated for more than 1,000 years, a watchdog has warned. There are around 5.7 million lead-lined pipes ...
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What you need to know if you have lead pipes
Let us know! Philadelphia and Wilmington, along with other United States cities, shared information this week about the location of lead pipes across their neighborhoods. The lead pipe inventories are ...
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Philadelphia releases lead pipe inventory: Much of the city left undetermined
An example of lead pipes that deliver water to the nation's homes is on display. (Seth Perlman/AP Photo) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to ...
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We’re Getting the Lead Out of Drinking Water Pipes, but What Toxics Are We Ignoring?
Asbestos was used in buildings due to its utility as a flame retardant. And lead pipes were used to carry water due to their strength and flexibility. All these substances proved dangerous to human ...
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EPA readies $2.6 billion to replace every lead water pipe in a decade
President Biden speaks during a news conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 4. Photo: Shawn Thew/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images ...