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Timeline: The evolution of lead contamination in Pittsburgh’s water

by Stephen Caruso and Natasha Khan March 20, 2017January 16, 2018

Councilwoman wants fast action on lead, not a years-long wait to find Pittsburgh’s problem pipes

by Kirsten Wong February 28, 2017March 17, 2017

Education, HEALTH, IN-DEPTH

Some Pittsburgh-area charter schools active in lead reduction, others standing still

by Kerry Nix January 6, 2017March 17, 2017

Oren Lev, 2, snacks on an apple during his allotted “screen time” at the family’s Point Breeze home. When he was 1, a pediatrician detected lead in his blood. (Photo by Aaron Warnick/PublicSource)

Arts & Culture, Environment, IN-DEPTH

PA schools aren’t required to test for lead or radon, so many Pittsburgh-area districts don’t

by Kristina Marusic December 1, 2016January 16, 2018

Environment, HEALTH, IN-DEPTH

Pittsburgh has to replace some lead water lines. But authorities have to find them first.

by Andrea Frazier August 3, 2016March 17, 2017

Environment, HEALTH, On the beat, posts

Listen up: If you live in Pittsburgh, your drinking water may be exceeding federal lead limits

by PublicSource contributor July 13, 2016March 17, 2017

Environment, Equity, HEALTH, On the beat, posts

Many U.S. cities, including Philadelphia, have flawed testing methods for finding lead in water

by Eric HolmbergJune 2, 2016March 17, 2017

Environment, Equity, HEALTH, IN-DEPTH

Lead detected in Pittsburgh’s drinking water on the rise since 1999

by Eric HolmbergMarch 5, 2016March 17, 2017