The Washington Post

Worried about lead pipes? Here’s what to do.

Although lead pipes were banned decades ago, millions of homes still contain them. In fact, lead from water service lines remains one of the leading causes of childhood lead poisoning. Lead is a ...
Grist

Lead pipes are everywhere in Chicago. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Chicago residents risk daily lead exposure from toxic lead service lines, the underground pipes that connect buildings to the city’s water supply. The city has the most lead service lines in the ...
The Washington Post

Kids drink contaminated water at schools, but testing for lead isn’t required

SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. — When the state of New York became the first in the nation to require all public schools to test their drinking water for lead in 2016, Keyry Broncano learned that water drawn ...