Franklin County Freep, Pennsylvania Faces Widespread Lead Pipe Crisis Despite Increased Funding
Pennsylvania is grappling with a significant lead pipe issue, ranking among the states with the most lead water service lines. Cities like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia alone report having 29,000 and 25,000 lead pipes, respectively, though experts believe the problem is even larger due to a lack of comprehensive data.
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) estimates that more than 660,000 service lines in Pennsylvania contain lead. A report by NRDC highlights that many U.S. cities, both large and small, continue to have residents using lead pipes for their drinking water, often without knowing the materials used in their service lines.
All drinking water, and all plumbing systems have lead. The only question is how much.
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