Low uptake in scheme that aims to combat toxic lead in water pipes

Low uptake in scheme that aims to combat toxic lead in water pipes

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Toxic lead piping is still used in many Irish homes and businesses contaminating water but a 100% grant to replace lead piping has had very poor take-up.

The World Health Organization said that there are no safe levels of lead in drinking water. 

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