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$5 million Allocated for Lead Testing in California Child Care Centers

Assistance prioritized for Child Care Centers caring for infants May 4, 2020 Contact: Edward Ortiz (Edward.Ortiz@waterboards.ca.gov) SACRAMENTO – The State…

4 years ago

Flint Schools Overwhelmed by Special Education Needs After Lead Crisis

Parent advocate Maxine Onstott, shown cuddling with her son Maximilliano, 6, said many families are having a hard time getting…

5 years ago

As Newark Deals With Water Crisis, Another Look at Lead Levels in Chicago

Elevated lead levels in Flint, Michigan, and Newark, New Jersey, have made national news, causing growing concern over water safety…

5 years ago

Lead crisis in Newark leads to distribution of bottled water…

...after filters fail to safeguard homes with old pipes Responding to reports that filters are not protecting residents from elevated…

5 years ago

At least 2% of US public water systems are like Flint’s – Americans just don’t hear about them

More than five years after Flint’s water crisis first hit the news, the city has successfully lowered the lead levels…

5 years ago