Chicago Has Most Lead Pipes of Any City

Chicago has more lead water service lines than any other American city. Lori Lightfoot is the first mayor to promise to remove the pipes, but seven months after announcing a plan, WBEZ’s Monica Eng reports no progress has been made. Eng has been following problems with lead in the city’s water for years. She breaks down how Chicago got to this point.

Guest: Monica Eng, Curious City Reporter, WBEZ (@monicaeng)

Learn more about the city’s lead pipe removal programs: https://www.leadsafechicago.org/lead-service-line-replacement

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