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The city of Elgin has issued a warning to certain residents about contaminated drinking water.
Recent routine tests have found a high level of lead in older homes and other buildings.
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The city says the metal likely came from lead service lines leading from municipal water pipes.
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As a temporary precaution, residents are asked to only drink filtered or treated water until the issue is resolved.
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