Study Says 129,000 Kids In Chicago Under 6 Exposed To Lead-Contaminated Water
Researchers found that 68% of children under 6 in Chicago are exposed to lead-contaminated water, with 69% of tests exceeding the safe limit of 1 ppb. Disparities in exposure levels and testing rates were found among racial groups, indicating environmental racism. Lead is toxic, especially for kids, and no level of exposure is safe. Despite…