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Unsafe Water: Aging Pipes and Toxic Chemicals Threaten Health
10/1/2025
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Story summary
- Aging water systems and lead pipes threaten drinking water safety, echoing Flint, Michigan.
- PVC pipes can leach toxic chemicals into drinking water, creating long-term health risks.
- A study finds nanoplastics in bottled water, raising concerns about bottled versus tap water.
- California plans a 2030 ban on PFAS in cookware and consumer products.
