NPR

Despite free testing, some schools have been slow to check for lead in their water

There's federal money for local schools to test their water for lead, which can be dangerous for kids. Many school systems opt not to test their faucets, even if it's free. The U.S. Environmental ...
11Alive

Testing for lead in school drinking water | What we found

ATLANTA — Three years after the federal government set aside money for Georgia schools and childcare centers to test their water for lead, a majority still haven't. 11Alive News Investigates analyzed ...
WCYB

Testing for lead in water continues at some schools in Washington County, Virginia

ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — Testing for lead in drinking water is continuing at some schools in Washington County, Virginia, after previous testing showed revealed varying levels of lead in the water. You ...
WESA

Report calls for tougher lead testing standards for Pa. school districts

David Masur, executive director of PennEnvironment, holds up a report on lead testing in Pa. school districts on Sept. 4, 2024. WESA's local, independent journalism is only possible because of ...
Chicago Tribune

More Kane County ZIP codes identified as high-risk for pediatric lead poisoning as state expands testing

Lead exposure testing for children is now required in 16 ZIP codes in Kane County, according to a new list from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Having added 180 new ZIP codes, the total ...