The hidden impacts of drinking-water treatment on urban streams

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Nov 13, 2025, 2:45 pm180 ptsTrendingTop
Aging lead-pipe drinking water systems, along with the public health measures implemented to reduce their risks, are reshaping the chemistry and health of nearby urban streams. New research from University of Pittsburgh biogeochemists, hydrologists, and environmental engineers has uncovered previously…

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