New rules will require utilities to replace lead pipes nationwide. That will take time, but you can protect yourself by taking these steps. By Hiroko Tabuchi Lead is a potent neurotoxin that can cause ...

Despite assurances from city officials that drinking water is safe, Syracuse faces a lead pipe crisis. Families need filters now. Earlier this year, testing revealed homes with lead concentrations ...

Syracuse, NY -- City and county officials are offering free water filters to 6,000 households following concerns about contaminated water from lead pipes. To qualify, the household must reside in the ...

Caitlin Johnston got a “jarring” letter in early November that said a lead pipe carried water into her house. Johnston and her husband had just closed on their home in the Highland Park neighborhood ...

A good way to ensure you’re drinking clean water is by filtering it. While you can purchase bottled water that a company has already filtered, you can also filter water yourself. The method you choose ...

Residents of about 250,000 New York City buildings with lead pipes or possible lead pipes could have a new option for safe drinking water. A new bill introduced on Wednesday by Rep. Ritchie Torres, a ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Tim Heffernan Tim Heffernan ...

Unlike countertop units that divert water from a tap to a sink-side cartridge, faucet-mounted water filters are compact devices that attach directly to your faucet. Depending on their efficacy, they ...

SEE HIGH LEVELS LIKE LIKE WE DID PREVIOUSLY, OVER THE PAST DECADES IN SCHOOLS FOR SOME OF THE PRIVATES LINES, WE COULD SEE ELEVATED LEVELS? YES, BECAUSE THERE COULD BE A LEAD SERVICE LINE. AND NOW ON ...

Chicago residents risk daily lead exposure from toxic lead service lines, the underground pipes that connect buildings to the city’s water supply. The city has the most lead service lines in the ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...