LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- The U.S. EPA last month finalized regulations related to improving drinking water. The primary focus of the ...

"If we see lead poisoning as urgent, and act with appropriate focus and resources, our future can be on a compassionate ...

Cedar Rapids and other cities have mailed notices to residents who have — or might have — lead-containing underground water pipes going to their homes. The notifications are required by the U ...

In the U.S., the use of lead pipes for new drinking water service systems was outlawed in 1986. However, the EPA estimates there are about 9.2 million lead service lines remaining in the U.S.

Phoenix's Water Department mailed letters to residents this week notifying them of potential lead exposure in the pipes, but city officials said it was unlikely and residents shouldn't be alarmed.