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PRO/EDR> Lead, water – USA (09): (IL) schools

Poisoning -- United StatesAfter expanding lead testing across all Chicago Public Schools [CPS], the district has announced that a dozen schools have tested positive for elevated levels of lead so far.Last month [May 2016], the district revealed that Tanner Elementary School turned off a number of its water fountains after they had lead levels exceeding EPA [US Environmental Protection Agency] standards. On [Wed 8 Jun 2016], 11 more schools were said to have similar results."Given heightened awareness Read more [...]