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A new study has found that a significant number of children in Chicago are being exposed to lead in their drinking water, with increased levels of exposure among Black and Hispanic households.
The study, which was published in JAMA Pediatrics, states that out of that 68% exposed to lead, 19% of them used unfiltered tap water as their main source of water, with Black and Hispanic populations being less likely to be tested for lead exposure and more likely to have contaminated water sources.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, drinking water containing any amount of lead is unsafe, and even low levels of lead consumption can result in developmental problems.
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