Is Your Drinking Water Safe? EPA Reveals Which States Have the Most Lead Pipes

Is Your Drinking Water Safe? EPA Reveals Which States Have the Most Lead Pipes
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Millions of Americans could be drinking lead-contaminated water according to a new survey by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The agency’s seventh Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment (DWINSA) found an estimated 9.2 million lead service lines carrying water into homes nationwide.

“Every community deserves access to safe, clean drinking water,” EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan said in an April 4 press release.

Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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