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Newark, New Jersey, Becomes A Case Study For Replacing Lead Pipes In The U.S.

Published May 3, 2021 at 11:45 AM CDT

In 2018, Newark was in the national spotlight for having elevated lead levels, forcing residents to use bottled water.

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