The Trump administration is holding back $50 million to remove underground lead pipes from drinking water systems in Massachusetts as it conducts a review of federal spending.

SHREVEPORT, La. — Crews are inspecting thousands of homes in Shreveport to determine whether they contain lead pipes. The ...

Residents in Midland County's Water District #1 recently received a notice indicating a violation of the district's drinking water standard.   The water district serves Edenville, Hope, Jerome, Lee, ...

Data analyzed by the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) ranks lead levels found in Ontario schools and daycares.

Recent tests at several schools in the Delta School District found none had drinking water that exceeded the maximum ...

The city portion of all lead service lines are replaced when road and watermain work is done on a specific street, Warywoda ...

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Pancake batter contains oil and flour, which is notorious for sticking to your pipes should it go down the drain. This can lead to blockages which require a plumber to resolve, costing hundreds of ...

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, lead exposure risks for infants and young children include decreases in IQ and attention span, as well as learning and behavioral issues.

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ALBION, Mich. — Residents in Albion now have the chance to get their home's plumbing assessed for lead exposure. The initiative, launched by the Calhoun County Public Health Department (CCPHD ...

lead found in tap water typically originates from underground pipes, plumbing, solder, and fixtures in older buildings. Lead and copper are also naturally occurring metals. READ: Hillsborough Hiking ...