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Ledyard — Toddler Mark Nathan Lindner could barely speak for the first three years of his life. He used sign language as his primary form of communication. This was partially because of lead poisoning...
Portland’s long awaited water treatment facility went online this week, providing the city with one more tool to combat lead levels in water in older homes. “The Improved Corrosion Control Treatment Facility is our strongest tool yet to make drinking water safer for everyone, regardless of the plumbing inside their home, school and building,” said Portland Water Bureau Director Gabriel Solmer in a press release Thursday. “I am proud of our dedicated water quality and...
When asked whether Portland’s water is safe to drink, Portland Water Bureau (PWB) officials respond with a resounding “Yes.” However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t issues. “Lead is a persistent problem [in Portland’s water] and it’s something that we take very seriously,” said PWB Director Gabe Solmer during a water bureau town hall Wednesday night. “It’s going to take a long time to get the lead out of our environment,” added Yone Akagi, PWB’s water...
On Tuesday, Wilmington City Council held its first meeting of 2022. Council members passed a host of agenda items they say will benefit the community and the City of Wilmington.
The city is offering funding for rehabilitation projects and lead-based paint remediation.