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Many Chicagoans to Wait Decades for Lead Pipe Replacements

Chicago Sun Times

Under the new rule, Chicago would have about 20 years to replace its estimated 412,000 lead service lines, giving the city its most accelerated timeline yet for dealing with the public health crisis. Lead is especially harmful to children with developing brains and can cause a number of serious health conditions in adults.

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