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Biden admin hopes to get rid of lead in US water. New Orleans has a long way to go [1]

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Date: 2024-10-21  

The Biden administration has prioritized removing lead from American drinking water, putting billions behind programs to replace and update water systems.

A recent study in New Orleans found that the city might have a long way to go. Nearly 90% of houses who had their drinking water tested found traces of lead in the water.



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