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June 22, 2016

15 Medford homes may have lead pipes

MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — The Medford Water Commission is working to conduct water quality testing at 15 homes after an inspection of water meters found that the homes could possibly have lead pipes.

The Mail Tribune reports that the Monday inspection looked at more than 300 water meters in the city. Commission spokeswoman Sara Bristol says workers have begun excavating the streets around the 15 homes in search of lead pipes, also known as pigtails, that connect the water service to the main line.


 
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