In California, A Lead Water Crisis That Rivals Flint Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email April 6, 2016: Water bottles line the entrance to Foothill Intermediate School in Loma Rica, Calif. Lead in the school's drinking water frequently rises to unhealthy levels. ( Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press ) Produced by Ellen Frankman Produced by PRI and WNYC