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Are Your Pipes Made Of Lead? Here’s A Quick Way To Find Out
by NPR June 24, 2016Until the 1970s, lead was a common additive in gasoline and household paints. But now, scientists agree that no amount of lead in a child’s blood is considered safe. In kids, even low levels of lead exposure can cause behavior and learning problems. In adults, it’s associated with high blood pressure and kidney problems. And […]