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Two-thirds of Chicago kids under 6 exposed to lead in water, study estimates

Two-thirds of Chicago kids under 6 exposed to lead in water, study estimates



The report says much housing infrastructure was built before the use of new lead pipes was banned in 1986. Lead can affect intelligence, behavior and learning, experts say.



Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/19/chicago-water-pipes-lead-contamination-children/

Author : Frances Vinall

Publish date : 2024-03-19 10:10:44

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