Chicago wanted to replace its lead pipes. Two years later, the work has barely begun.
Only 0.5% of all lead pipes in Chicago have been replaced, falling short of the city’s goal.
By Lynnea Domienik

Chicago wanted to replace its lead pipes. Two years later, the work has barely begun.
Only 0.5% of all lead pipes in Chicago have been replaced, falling short of the city’s goal.
By Lynnea Domienik
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Chicago has 400,000 lead service lines that bring drinking water into people’s homes, which is more than any other city in the U.S. Lead contaminates drinking water, and no amount of lead is safe.
Reset finds out the latest on why replacement has been slow, and the risk to the public.
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