More than half a million Houston-area residents were due letters this month to warn them that their drinking water might be leaching lead from old service lines. An Environmental Protection Agency ...

A second round of lab tests shows the problem with lead in Syracuse’s drinking water isn’t as bad as originally thought. But the whole exercise exposes the gaps in the testing process and the ...

With the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest — and strictest — plan to minimize the risk of Americans drinking lead-contaminated water on the horizon, the debate over whether the agency’s ...

Chicago has more lead service lines than any other city in the United States. That concerning stat has inspired researchers at Northwestern University to help with a solution. They came up with an ...

If you’re concerned about lead levels in your water or want to reduce lead levels in your water, there are a variety of ways to ensure your household has access to clean drinking water. For residents ...

Approximately 9 million lead pipes carry drinking water across the country, according to estimates from the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Under a newly proposed rule, cities and other ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse released new data showing the drinking water meets EPA standards for lead based on test results for the second half of this year. The new sampling was done at 131 homes with ...

A cut lead pipe is pulled from a dig site for testing at a home in Royal Oak, Mich., on Nov. 16, 2021. Carlos Osorio / AP Dallas property owners could be on the hook to replace their lead pipes. The ...

One of the most dangerous threats to a child is lead poisoning. Traces of this toxic metal be found in the water, dust, and soil around homes, schools, and day care facilities. Lead is odorless and ...

Syracuse, N.Y. — Recent testing found elevated lead levels in tap water sampled at 27 homes in Syracuse, and city officials are urging people to learn about steps they can take to mitigate exposure.

Chicago residents risk daily lead exposure from toxic lead service lines, the underground pipes that connect buildings to the city’s water supply. The city has the most lead service lines in the ...