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Digging in on the fight to remove lead water pipes

In some U.S. cities, the toxic metal is left in place even when other sections of line nearby are replaced.

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Some cities like Providence are digging up water mains and leaving lead pipe in the ground

Recently, more money and attention to the danger of lead pipes has prompted some to stop the practice. Still, it remains legal.

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Decades after dangers of lead became clear, some US cities are leaving lead pipe in the ground

Around the country, utilities have been leaving toxic lead pipe in the ground even when it is easiest to remove during water main work.

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Takeaways from AP s investigation into cities leaving lead pipe in the ground

Takeaways from AP s investigation into cities leaving lead pipe in the ground
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