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When Indianas workforce is more educated and highly trained, all Hoosiers benefit," said state Rep. Earl Harris Jr., D-East Chicago.

“There is no safe level of lead, and the sooner we can identify that a child is at risk, the earlier we can take steps to improve the health outcomes

A University of Iowa researcher says the state needs to do more to fight the problem, such as lowering the level at which action is taken when kids test positive.

A new study finds the Flint water crisis affected the timing of pediatric lead testing but not the quantity.

Failure to notify school board members and parents of lead test results prompted this Delaware school board to file a complaint with EPA.

Welcome back. several residents of jackson, mississippi, are suing the city over its persistent water crisis. this comes after thousands in mississippis capital city were left without safe, reliable tap water service for weeks. the class action lawsuit was filed last friday, one day after a four-day boil water order was lifted. the residents are asking for lead testing, water pipes to be fixed, and bills to be canceled, and for city to establish other safety protocols. jacksons mayor is one of s...

VDH Launches Water Lead Testing Program

There were 176 new Indiana laws approved this year by the Republican-controlled General Assembly and enacted by Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb, mostly during the month of March.

A rehabbed lot on Indianapolis Far Eastside is now part of a pilot project and research study to determine if transforming these spaces can mitigate lead exposure.

"Families shouldn’t have to face the threat of lead contamination in their drinking water or in their homes," said U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind.