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Chicago is months late telling residents about their toxic lead pipes
Published 9 months ago
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Federal drinking water rules require public officials across the country to tell customers when their homes are connected to lead pipes. Of the 10 cities with the most lead service lines, only Chicago has confirmed it has not finished sending out notices. As of last week, and 8 months past a federal deadline, the city has only notified 7 percent of impacted Chicagoans. Lead is a toxic metal. Exposure is linked to developmental delays and behavioral issues. HOST: DIXON