As states replace lead pipes, plastic alternatives could bring new risks

Grist
By Joseph WintersApr 19, 2023, 10:30 am140 pts
Across the country, states and cities are replacing lead pipes to address concerns over lead-contaminated drinking water, an urgent health threat. But environmental advocates are concerned that a popular alternative piping material could pose its own dangers. A new report released Tuesday by the advocacy group…

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