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Yes, they do.
The water mains in question were replaced, and 95% of lead service lines have been replaced.
In any case, you still shouldn't drink the water in Cancer Alley or East Palestine
How long did that take?
About 3 years for the last supply lines to homes to get replaced. It wasn't a big deal after about a year.
Sure doesn't stop people from reposting "StIlL dOeSnT hAvE cLeAn WaTeR" all the damn time...
Also it was always the exception that proves the rule.
US tap water is incredibly safe in nearly the whole country. It makes the issues stand out.
We sampled tap water across the US – and found arsenic, lead and toxic chemicals.
Zoom goes the goalpost
https://lemmy.world/comment/7478735
Not gonna click that. Cya!
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