Troy holds free water giveaway amid lead testing

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A free water giveaway event took place in Troy on Wednesday to help raise awareness of the issues with lead pipes. In January, elevated levels of lead were found in homes built before 1980.

Officials want to stress that the water supply itself is perfectly safe. Only some of the pipes raised concern.

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