The United States has some of the safest drinking water in the world. However, its water supply is facing a new challenge. A slimy growth inside pipes has been found after a new analysis of waterborne disease was conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is […]
Millions of Americans still get their drinking water from lead pipes
Why a century-old problem seems so hard to fix Over a century has passed since the dangers of consuming lead became widely known. Ingesting even small quantities damages young brains and may raise the risk of heart problems. Yet residents of Chicago—and many other cities—still mostly swig from taps fed by […]