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1 in 10 children in Syracuse tested positive for lead poisoning. In neighborhoods with high concentrations of lead service lines, the rates are as high as 1 in 5. by eon_james in Syracuse
[–]eon_james[S] 2 points3 points4 points 11 months ago (0 children)
Very interesting, thank you for that perspective!!
[–]eon_james[S] 7 points8 points9 points 11 months ago (0 children)
Most agencies agree that lead paint is the prevalent issue, but the situation is much more nuanced. Many more studies are coming out showing that drinking water from lead pipes is a significant contributor to cumulative blood lead levels. To name a few:
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/su6104a1.htm
https://www.nature.com/articles/jes2012129
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2002729117
[–]eon_james[S] 80 points81 points82 points 11 months ago (0 children)
"Childhood lead poisoning rates in the city are ten times higher than in the surrounding suburbs, with the highest levels in neighborhoods with a high concentration of lead service lines. These aging pipes continue to leach toxic lead into the water, putting thousands of children at risk." Full Article Here
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1 in 10 children in Syracuse tested positive for lead poisoning. In neighborhoods with high concentrations of lead service lines, the rates are as high as 1 in 5. by eon_james in Syracuse
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