In many American cities, finding elevated lead levels in drinking water is enough to spark serious concern. But in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where many residents are delivered expensive, rust-colored and corrosive water, it’s just one of many of complaints. But even as alarmed residents raised health concerns, the city water authority ratcheted up the cost of water, issued inaccurate water bills and maintains that the water is safe. Now that lead levels exceeded federal limits in Pittsburgh, the PWSA is required to replace lead service lines. Brown water persistsFor some residents, warnings of elevated lead levels came alongside a new phenomenon: brown water.

Source: The Guardian September 12, 2016 11:00 UTC