Tag: children
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What new EPA lead regulations mean for local drinking water protection
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency released new guidance and regulations this week for how Ohio public water systems must alert residents and businesses when the water systems are replacing water lines that contain lead. New regulations require every public water system in Ohio to notify residents or business owners 45 days before making repairs to…
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In Echo of Flint, Lead Water Crisis Now Hits Newark, New Jersey
Photo: Shana Gilbert and her daughter, Malaysa Ingram, received water filters at Paradise Baptist Church in Newark this month. The filters were distributed free because of elevated lead levels in the city’s water. Credit: Sarah Blesener for The New York Times NEWARK — For nearly a year and a half, top officials in Newark denied…
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At some Detroit schools, toxins in water reached excessive levels
DPSCD has been using water stations and bottled water while the district determines a permanent means to deliver safe, clean water to students. (Photo: Clarence Tabb Jr., The Detroit News) As Detroit’s school district develops plans to make drinking water safe inside its buildings, a review of testing data shows one school had more than…
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Michael Moore’s Flint water movie claims county faked kids’ lead blood tests
April Cook Hawkins takes her seat on stage during the live filming of a special "All In With Chris Hayes," which aired Wednesday, Sept. 13, on MSNBC. (Kaiti Sullivan | The Flint Journal) FLINT, MI — A former Genesee County Health Department secretary is dropping a Flint water crisis bombshell, claiming her boss told her…
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As Climate Warms, Algae Blooms In Drinking Water Supplies
Photo: A toxic algae bloom in Oregon’s Detroit Lake caused havoc in May, when toxins made their way into the city of Salem’s drinking water. Oregon has since enacted rules requiring water systems to test for algae toxins. Dirk VanderHart/Oregon Public Broadcasting The vague warning jolted citizens in and around Salem, Oregon to attention on…
