Here's what to know about those lead pipe letters that went out this month

"We go from people who panic, to those who throw the letter in the trash," Irene McSweeney, who manages the BWSC's lead program, told the Globe. "We need them to take the steps that we've asked them to do in the letter - to call us."

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stresses that exposure to lead in drinking and groundwater can lead to numerous health issues, particularly affecting children and pregnant women.

Many towns, including Boston, have established incentive programs to assist with the removal and replacement of contaminated lead pipes, making it more accessible for homeowners.

According to the Boston Water and Sewer Commission, while lead is not usually found in source water, it can enter tap water through corroded plumbing, especially in older buildings.

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