Since 2014, and the crisis that rocked the community of Flint, Mich., lead in drinking water has been a topic thrust into the headlines and the minds of millions of Americans. Due to the introduction of highly acidic water from the Flint River and insufficient water-treatment techniques, children who consumed this lead-tainted water had 46 percent higher blood lead levels than children in nearby Detroit. It has been estimated roughly 12,000 Flint children were exposed to water with high levels of lead.
Since Flint, many other areas of the country have demanded better testing for lead in their homes and communities. Lead contamination has been found to be a nationwide issue – whether in a small community like St. Josephs, Louisiana, an affluent suburb such as San Marino, California, or major metropolitan locations like New York City and Chicago.
How do I know if my water is safe?
Ask your water provider if your tap water enters your home through a lead service line. Although most utilities stopped installing lead lines decades ago, more than 6 million American homes get still get water through lead pipes, according to a 2016 report from […]
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