Over 250 million Americans—about 81% of people using public water systems—have tap water with worrying levels of lead, according to recent analysis of EPA data. This toxic metal can damage health even at very low levels, raising serious concerns about the safety of drinking water across the country. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) examined EPA data from 2021 to 2024 and found a widespread problem crossing political and geographic boundaries. Their findings paint a troubling picture of America’s aging water infrastructure and the dangers it poses to public health. “It’s unacceptable that in 2025 the tap water for hundreds … Continue reading Lead in U.S. Tap Water Affects 250M People, EPA Data Shows Widespread Health Violations