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It is well known that lead is highly toxic and harmful to people—especially to children and pregnant women—and that there are no safe levels of lead. Unfortunately, outdated and aging drinking water infrastructure in the U.S., and in New Hampshire, can be a source of lead exposure, threatening the health of children and adults who consume it.