Lead in Water Underreported

Living on Earth

A Congressional investigation found twice as many Washington D.C. children had high blood lead levels during the city’s water crises than the Centers for Disease Control previously reported. The data was used by the agency to reassure city residents that lead leached into drinking water wouldn’t be harmful. Congressman Brad Miller speaks with host Jeff Young about the mistake and what it’s meant for cities across the country.

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