Chicago was supposed to warn residents about toxic lead pipes last year. Most still have no idea.

Grist
By Juanpablo Ramirez-FrancoJul 14, 2025, 6:30 am161 pts
Beatriz Salazar was sifting through her usual pile of mail this spring when an envelope from the city of Chicago caught her eye. Inside, she found a letter warning her — in 10 different languages — that her drinking water was delivered to her tap through a toxic lead pipe. With it, the city included tips to…

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