According to a report from the Coalition to End Lead Poisoning, almost half of all buildings in Manhattan and Brooklyn are likely served by lead pipes.
Lead pipes were banned across the five boroughs over 60 years ago, but according to a new report, water may still be flowing through them for many New Yorkers.
A new report by the Coalition to End Lead Poisoning found that almost half of all buildings in Manhattan and Brooklyn are likely served by pipes made of the heavy metal.The report analyzed public data from the city's Department of Environmental Protection.All the news you need to know, every day
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