Flint Lead Water Crisis
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•Commentary: Cheaper plastic pipe replacements can be dangerous
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The EPA estimates 9.2 million service lines that deliver drinking water to U.S. homes and businesses are made of lead.
The federal government considers replacing these lead pipes a top priority and has launched a variety of initiatives to help.
The buried legacy of lead pipes is concentrated in cities with large low-income populations.
Plastic pipes could contaminate water supply by leaching dangerous chemicals.
Loss of pressure can create a sort of vacuum that sucks chemicals and bacteria into water systems.
Heating during fires can also cause plastic to release harmful chemicals.
Communities are deciding whether to invest in plastic pipes or other materials as replacements for lead.
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