David Sedlak, a water infrastructure expert from UC Berkeley, and Karen Baehler, a scholar focused on environmental justice at American University, dive into the Biden administration's ambitious plan to eliminate lead pipes nationwide. They discuss the critical health risks of lead exposure, especially for children, and the historical use of lead in plumbing. The podcast also highlights Newark's successful model for lead line replacement and the challenges unique to different communities, stressing the urgent need for access to safe drinking water for all.
