Is your tap water really safe to drink? How NJ utilities handle lead testing
If higher-than-acceptable levels of lead are found in your communities drink water, here's what you can do.
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High lead levels: 4 North Jersey towns told to buy bottled water
Passaic Valley Water Commission did not say how high the lead levels are.
NJ to mandate all schools test water for lead
New Jersey 101.5 revealed last month that most schools in New Jersey not only are not required to test their water but those that voluntarily do are not required to notify state officials.
NJ schools that voluntarily test for lead in water are not required to report results
It's hard to find out how many schools have discovered high levels of lead in their drinking water.
NJ’s lead problem: Hamilton schools detect high levels in drinking water
All water fountains turned off and no cooking allowed at an elementary school as district waits for final results.
Most NJ school districts don’t test water for lead
Dr. Steven Marcus, executive director of the New Jersey Poison Information & Education System, said even the smallest amount of lead in children can shave off IQ points.
NJ will spend $10M to combat lead contamination in low-income homes
The announcement comes after recent headlines about lead contamination in the water at 30 Newark school buildings.
NJ may spend another $10M to combat lead poisoning — but will that be enough?
Lawmakers pledge they’ll put $10 million more toward lead-poisoning response efforts, but are also considering a five-fold increase in demand on the program.