Tag: lead
Delaware directs more schools to shut off water fountains because of high lead levels
The new state directive lowers the threshold for shutoff from 15 to 7.5 parts per billion. A legislative virtual forum on the issue will be held Monday night.
1 year ago
Lead contamination ‘pervasive’ in drinking water in Atlantic County schools
A joint study from two organizations say 92% of the drinking water at Atlantic County schools is contaminated with lead.
2 years ago
Wolf wants to set aside a billion dollars to fix toxic schools
The governor says he’s planning to include the pitch in next week’s budget address, along with several other lead and asbestos-remediation plans.
4 years ago
Why Philly landlords are fighting Blondell Reynolds Brown over lead
A bill requiring Philadelphia landlords to certify all rental units as lead-free could pass into law by the end of June.
5 years ago
Lead-safety bill passes Philly City Council, more ambitious companion measure stalled
Philadelphia councilwoman’s push for lead inspections in private-sector rental units begins with requiring the same on city property.
5 years ago
Lewes residents alerted about elevated lead levels in tapwater
The public should be mindful — but health concerns are minimal.
6 years ago
Lawmakers attempt to tackle high lead levels in Pa. schools
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback would require all schools test for lead every two years and install filters or other fixes for any level above 5 parts per billion.
6 years ago
Hoping to eradicate childhood lead poisoning, N.J. groups join forces
The plan would require regular inspection of all rental housing and that the state share data on neighborhoods where lead-exposure risks are high.
6 years ago
Philly summit tackles childhood lead poisoning
City officials and advocates for children’s health gathered Friday at a conference aimed at helping Philadelphia advance measures to reduce lead exposure in homes.
6 years ago