Toxic tap water: Corroded lead pipes supply water to families throughout Chicago

Grist
By Grist CreativeOct 26, 2023, 10:00 am252 pts
Gina Ramirez grew up hauling cases of bottled water from the store to her home on Chicago’s South East side. It was exhausting and expensive, but her family had no choice. The water from the tap in her home, like many others in her neighborhood, was contaminated with lead. Lead is a powerful neurotoxin with…

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