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Washington Post
1 week ago
US news

High toxin levels are illegal in public water. But not for Americans using private wells.

Private well owners, unlike public water users, often are not required to test their water for hazardous contaminants like arsenic. [ more ]
SFGATE
4 weeks ago
Education

Elevated lead levels detected in water fixtures at 22 Oakland schools

High lead levels were found in water at multiple Oakland school campuses, impacting safety protocols.
Communication regarding lead testing was insufficient and will be addressed in future reports. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 week ago
US news

High toxin levels are illegal in public water. But not for Americans using private wells.

Private well owners, unlike public water users, often are not required to test their water for hazardous contaminants like arsenic. [ more ]
SFGATE
4 weeks ago
Education

Elevated lead levels detected in water fixtures at 22 Oakland schools

High lead levels were found in water at multiple Oakland school campuses, impacting safety protocols.
Communication regarding lead testing was insufficient and will be addressed in future reports. [ more ]
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Washington Post
6 months ago
Chicago

Two-thirds of Chicago kids under 6 exposed to lead in water, study estimates

More than two-thirds of young children in Chicago may be exposed to lead-contaminated water.
Residential blocks with predominantly Black and Hispanic populations in Chicago are less likely to be tested for lead. [ more ]
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