“Many of them wonder why they’re just hearing about this now. What would be your response to Shorewood residents who have that concern? Reporter Ben Jordan asked.
"It's something that Shorewood residents don't want in their home,” McGovern said. “Lead is a brain poison, it's especially harmful to children and harmful to adults."
“Is that acceptable?” Jordan asked.
"No, no,” McGovern replied. “We've got to take them all out and we're going to replace them all."
Similar to Whitefish Bay, Shorewood leaders say the biggest obstacle is the cost. Both communities estimate it could be around a $50 million project.
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