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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a groundbreaking initiative that will require the replacement of lead pipes nationwide to ensure safe drinking water for all Americans. This move comes in response to growing concerns about lead contamination in water systems and the health risks it poses, especially to vulnerable populations such as children and pregnant women.
Lead pipes have long been recognized as a significant source of lead exposure, which can lead to serious health issues, including neurological and developmental problems. Despite efforts to address this issue. . .
