Page 9 - Lead Contamination News Today

Doctors across the state of Indiana next year likely will be required to offer parents of children between nine months and six years old an opportunity to test their child

An advocacy group found widespread lead contamination in the water lines of several schools across Philadelphia, potentially exposing thousands of students to the toxins that cause learning disabilities, damage to the nervous system, and internal organs.

The population of these American eagles is at risk due to the threat posed by lead poisoning. A new study showed that most bald eagles and golden eagles across the United States are exposed to high levels of lead chemicals from hunter's ammunition.

Federal auditors announced an investigation Friday on how the government has dealt with lead contamination of drinking water in Benton Harbor.

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Inspector General will investigate the federal response to reports of lead contamination in a predominantly Black Michigan city’s water supply.

A team of social scientists at Cornell have conducted a study observing how increased lead exposure has impacted the children of Flint. 

Corrosion control for lead pipes reduced the levels in drinking water for Benton Harbor. About 10,000 people are still using bottled water out of caution.

Although the Infrastructure Bill has passed, the Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Drinking Water is still working out the specific details

The only employee fired because of lead-contaminated water flowing into Flint years ago has received a large payout for wrongful termination.

Residents say since 2018 they have been speaking up over the contamination and the delayed response did not just increase the frustration but has also brought more harm.