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Newark’s lead pipe scandal sparks comparisons to Flint water crisis
Newark, New Jersey‘s once-celebrated Lead Line Replacement Program, hailed as a model for national infrastructure reform, now faces scrutiny amid allegations of fraud — inviting unavoidable comparisons to the devastating Flint, Michigan water crisis. In both cities, promises to fix critical water infrastructure were undermined by systemic failures, raising concerns about oversight, accountability and the long-term health risks to residents.
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