The Great Lead Water Pipe Disaster
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The Great Lead Water Pipe Disaster

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Explore the shocking history of ‘The Great Lead Water Pipe Disaster,’ a gripping account of a century-and-a-half-long environmental and public health crisis. Werner Troesken meticulously details how lead pipes, installed in water systems worldwide, led to widespread sickness, premature deaths, and persistent political inaction. Discover the early warnings, the decades of denial, and the profound health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. This essential read for The Bookish Owl examines the science, the human cost, and the ongoing legacy of lead in our water, making it vital for understanding this continuing public health challenge.

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  • Print length: 296 pages
  • Language: English
  • Publisher: MIT Press
  • Publication date: 5 January 2007
  • Dimensions: 14.61 x 2.54 x 23.5 cm
  • ISBN-10: 0262201674
  • ISBN-13: 978-0262201674

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