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Salt water could increase lead contamination in New Orleans
Salt water will likely corrode pipes and put more lead in New Orleans' drinking water.
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Rob Portman says Republicans should work with Biden on infrastructure
The Republican senator who is leading negotiations for his party on a bipartisan infrastructure plan says Republicans have nothing to lose and much to gain in cutting a deal with the president.
theconversation.com
Gabriel Filippelli: Biden's infrastructure plan targets lead pipes that threaten public health across the US
President Biden has proposed spending $45 billion to replace every lead water pipe and service line in the nation. A public health expert explains why he sees this as a worthwhile investment.
www.washingtonpost.com
Flint water crisis: Former Gov. Rick Snyder to face criminal charges
The ex-governor and several other former officials are expected to face imminent criminal charges for their role in the 2014 Flint water crisis.
The EPA has updated rules governing lead in drinking water
The federal government will require testing for lead contamination in schools and day care facilities and will compel utilities to inventory all lead service lines. But it will allow many of the nation's estimated 6 million or more lead pipes to remain in the ground.
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Will Sarni: Water inequality used to be a developing world problem only. Not any more
The problems of water scarcity and polluted supplies are no longer solely the preserve of developing countries.
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