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Working To Get The Lead Out Of Drinking Water Pipes

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According to a recent survey by the National Resources Defense Council, there are nearly 65 thousand lead pipes that carry drinking water to homes across Colorado. Erik Olson’s been fighting for clean drinking water for more than three decades -- going all the way back to the EPA under the Reagan administration. He’s currently the senior strategic director for NRDC’s health team.