Over 64K Denver households have lead pipes. New federal funds will replace them.
Colorado will receive millions in federal funding from the EPA to identify and replace lead service lines that provide drinking water.
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Vaping tied to increased lead, uranium exposure risk: Research
Vaping by young people led to increased risk of lead and uranium exposure, according to a new study. The study, published Monday in the journal Tobacco Control, found that both people aged 13 to 17 who used e-cigarettes in timespans lasting six to 19 days and over 20 days in the previous month had higher…
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The EPA says lead in Flint's water is at acceptable levels. Residents still have concerns about its safety.
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.
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FDA head pushes for mandated lead testing by food manufacturers
The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Dr. Robert Califf, pushed lawmakers on Thursday to pass a bill that would mandate that food manufacturers perform testing for lead in their products that are getting imported into the country from overseas. Califf’s call to action came while he was answering questions from Rep.…
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Kewanee animal rescue sees effects of lead-based hunting ammunition
A wildlife rescue and rehab is calling for change, after helping multiple bald eagles with lead poisoning. Hog Capitol Wildfire Rescue and Rehab, based out of Kewanee, helps wild animals back to health. The rescue is now helping bald eagles that have contracted lead poisoning and say it’s a growing concern among the birds. “They […]
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