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‘It’s criminal’: Milwaukeeans call for speedier lead pipeline removal to cut childhood poisoning

Spurred by Flint crisis, Eau Claire aims to eliminate lead pipelines

Worried about lead poisoning in Wisconsin? Here’s what you should know.

Cow manure predicted to cause most sickness from contaminated wells in Kewaunee County

Wisconsin Supreme Court weighs state power to protect water from farm pollutants

As rains intensify, sewage surges into Wisconsin waters

Most nitrate, coliform in Kewaunee County wells tied to animal waste

Fecal microbes found in 60 percent of sampled wells, raising concerns about dairy manure, septic waste

Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism wins top national award for drinking water project

Wisconsin misses chances to cut risk of lead exposure in drinking water

Milwaukee takes action to reduce lead in water; critics say it is not enough

‘Regulatory vacuum’ exposes Wisconsin children to lead in drinking water at schools, day care centers