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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


According to the city’s Public Water Service Line Dashboard, 10,312 of Evanston’s service lines contain lead.

With 70% of service lines containing lead, Evanston continues replacement effort

February 27, 2025

When lead-contaminated drinking water sparked a public health crisis in Flint, Michigan, in 2014, communities across the country responded by demanding the removal of lead pipes from their water supply...

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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
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