Lead in Water Harms Red States, Too

Lead contaminated water is a major issue across the United States. Out of the 15 states with the most lead service lines, seven of them are considered red states according to the last presidential election results. Despite this, some Members of Congress still seem to think that lead in drinking water is only a problem in cities, when really it’s a problem that deserves the urgency it deserves - across political divides. Read more on this issue in this Op-Ed written by EPIC’s Chief Strategy Officer & Director of Water, Maureen Cunningham.

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