Chicago Has Hundreds of Thousands of Toxic Lead Pipes—and Millions of Unspent Dollars to Replace Them

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By By Keerti Gopal, Juanpablo Ramirez-FrancoSep 22, 2025, 8:10 pm118 ptsTrending
City officials on Monday said they plan to accelerate spending to replace lead service lines in 2026. The city also remains far behind telling Chicagoans of the health risks. By Keerti Gopal, Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco This story is a partnership between Inside Climate News, Grist and WBEZ, a public radio station…

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