Aging U.S. Water Systems Pose Lead Risk ; but Upgrades in Old Homes Seen As Impractical
The Washington Times › April 28, 2004
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Cities nationwide risk problems similar to the lead found in the Washington area's water supply unless they replace old pipelines, according to water-purification experts.
The nation's aging infrastructure is leaching lead from pipes in old buildings into municipal water supplies, creating a health hazard that is difficult for government to eliminate, said Ralph McCarter, spokesman for the National Rural Water Association.See the full content of this document
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Aging U.S. Water Systems Pose Lead Risk ; but Upgrades in Old Homes Seen As Impractical
"If you go into an old house, it's impractical to take the old piping out of the walls," Mr. McCarter said. "Who wants to tear up their kitchen or basement to...
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