Illinois’ Lead Problem

Lead in the water of 72 Illinois communities is reaching levels so high that officials are notifying cities and looking into ways to act. The lead present has reached a level of exceedances because of a weak testing system that put communities at risk for lead consumption. The presence of leaf is so ubiquitous that most single-family homes built after 1986 in the state of Illinois have potential for lead in their water. Read more about the staggering amount of lead in Illinois water, and officials’ potential solutions here.