EPA discovers over 9 million lead pipes in US homes.
TL;DR
The US Environmental Protection Agency has conducted a formal count of the number of lead pipes still in use across the country, revealing that there are an estimated 6-10 million lead service lines in the US. The presence of lead in drinking water poses a significant risk to public health, and the EPA is working to address the issue as part of a broader effort to improve the country's infrastructure.
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