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October 21, 2020

Study Finds Lead in Tap Water of 80% of U.S. Homes, with African Americans Most Affected
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A new report looking into the presence of lead in tap water shows that
of nearly 800 families from across the country included in the study,
most homes had detectable lead in their tap water, and at least 15% had
levels of lead that could potentially cause a drop in the IQ of infants
who are exclusively fed with formula mixed with tap water. The study
also found that Black babies are at a much higher risk of being exposed
to lead in tap water.


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