Newark, New Jersey, Begins Handing Out Bottled Water Because of Lead Problems
At a Glance EPA testing showed high levels of lead in homes that had city-issued filters. Newark has distributed about 38,000 filters since this past October.The EPA said it can't assure Newark residents that their heath is fully protected. The city of Newark, New Jersey, has begun handing out bottled water after tests showed some homes still have high lead levels despite having filters installed. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warned in a letter Friday that . Two homes with...