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flag Chicago’s lead pipe replacement lags, with only 22% of affected residents notified and completion delayed until 2076.

flag Chicago is struggling to replace its vast network of lead service lines, with millions in federal and city funds unspent and only 22% of affected residents notified. flag Despite urgent health risks like developmental delays and brain damage, full replacement won’t be completed until 2076—30 years after the federal deadline. flag Experts and officials warn rising temperatures may worsen lead leaching, while current notification methods face challenges due to potential demand surges and limited testing supplies. flag Calls are growing for faster action, stronger leadership, and innovative local funding to address the crisis, especially in vulnerable communities. flag Meanwhile, Syracuse is advancing a $176 million project to replace nearly 2,800 lead lines using state and federal funds, part of a broader $469 million effort to eliminate lead from New York’s water systems and ensure safe drinking water.

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