Why Chicago Will Take Decades to Replace Lead Pipes | The Catch

[@ralphmelvin1046]

Flint, MI.. isn't the only place having this problem I didn't know that 🤔

[@mortsims]

i grew up in flint. when the news came out about their water problems i said this is just the beginning because almost every city has the same lead pipes. so why is this a surprise.

[@BobQuigley]

There's many wealthy Chicogoans that could pick up phone, hire plumber, pay using money that falls out of their couch. For others a $300 under sink reverse osmosis water filter works well. At least the water you consume including ice from your ice maker is clean. A bonus we noticed was it also filters out the chemical added by almost all water systems that clings to and seals off any lead exposed to the water. Our city has been adding the brown sludge like chemical for several years. They claim it's safe to consume as it's a small amount. Our family would rather not drink it

[@isabeedemski3635]

My lead pipe got replaced because it flooded my neighbors basement.