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The Allegheny County Board of Health wants children to be regularly tested for lead poisoning.The board is moving forward with a new rule that would…
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At more than three hours, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority officials said the informational meeting they held Wednesday in Lawrenceville was one of…
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Lead-based paint remains in homes in cities nationwide, including many in Pennsylvania, despite long-standing awareness of health risks to young…
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Jenny Stalnaker, her husband, and their 3-year-old child Townes spend a good two hours cleaning their house every night before bed. They’re trying to…
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Pittsburgh-based PPG industries announced to shareholders on Thursday that it will stop putting lead in any of its products by 2020.The announcement came…
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When David Rosner was a kid, he'd go into his grandfather's garage and mix up cans of paint. "I can still remember just sticking a stick in to mix it up…
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In Vogt True Value Hardware on Pittsburgh's South Side, the stock of plumbing pipes includes copper and plastic. The owner of the neighborhood store,…
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The municipal water crisis in Flint, Mich., has brought new attention to the dangers of lead in drinking water. When the city starting using the Flint…
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After thousands of children were exposed to lead due to poor water quality in Flint, Michigan, many across the nation are wondering if their own water is…
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After thousands of children were exposed to lead due to poor water quality in Flint, Michigan, many across the nation are wondering if their own water is…