70% of young Chicago children exposed to lead from tap water, despite lead pipe ban in 1986.
70% of young children in Chicago are exposed to lead from tap water, according to a study in JAMA Pediatrics. Despite lead pipes being banned in 1986, Chicago has the most lead pipes in the US due to its city code requiring their use until 1986. The EPA's Lead and Copper Rule is considered too lenient, with the proposed "Lead and Copper Rule Improvements" aiming to provide better protection for public health.
April 01, 2024
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