POLITICSJun 30 · 08:30 UTCINSIDE CLIMATE NEWSBy Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco, Clayton Aldern, Keerti Gopal

Why Is It So Expensive to Replace Lead Pipes in Chicago?

Chicago officials report an average cost of $31,000 to replace lead pipes, significantly higher than many other cities. The article is a collaboration between Inside Climate News, Grist, and WBEZ.

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