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Health hazards in your home: The hidden dangers of lead pipes
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Health hazards in your home: The hidden dangers of lead pipes
For many parents, neighborhood safety and school zoning are at the forefront of their minds when choosing a place to live. Still, an issue that could affect their family’s health and well-being remains unknown: A surprising number of homes in Boston still receive their drinking water through lead pipes.
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Getting the lead out of water pipes, for free
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Getting the lead out of water pipes, for free
Boston property owners will be able to have their lead water pipes replaced for free, thanks to federal funding, the Boston Water and Sewer Commission announced this month.
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