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At Least 253 New Jersey Schools Have Reported High Lead Leve

MessagePosté: Sam Sep 09, 2017 4:07 am
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At least 253 New Jersey schools have reported high levels of lead in drinking water over the past year, and there could be more as the data continues to be developed, a new report says. New Jersey Future, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that promotes sensible growth, redevelopment and infrastructure investments, released a report Thursday that shows the first statewide compilation of the results of school districts' tests for http://www.billigaflygbiljetter.nu/forum/allman-resediskussion/nfls-most-impactful-offseason-moves-for-2017-966lead in their facilities' drinking water. The state Department of Education declined to comment on the report, only saying every district must make all test results available at the school facility and on the district's website. The regulations also require notification to the Department of Education, as well as to parents, in any instances where positive results over the established level are reported. Read more: New Ranking Of New Jersey's Best Elementary Schools Released The New Jersey Future analysis shows that lead was found in drinking water in districts of all types and sizes and in all geographic areas of the state. In virtually every case, remedial action was taken, such as shutting down the water fountain or putting up a sign that says "DO NOT DRINK." New Jersey Future, which collected the data from the state http://www.rantopad.com/enbbs/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=18237&extra=Department of Education, emphasized that the data is likely incomplete, however. While all school districts were required to post the results of their testing to their websites and to inform parents and families in their district, not all districts have submitted data to the Department of Education. Only districts with lead-positive test results in the most recent testing were required to submit data to the Department of Education, according to the report. Several large districts, including Camden and Atlantic City, were not included in the data but have previously addressed the problem of lead in their school drinking water, the report notes. The report comes several months after Gov. Chris Christie announced that all of the state's 3,000 schools would be tested for lead exposure and the state appropriated $10 million to help cover the costs. A level of 15 parts per billion is set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as the http://smfshop.com/forum/general-smfshop-discussion/sunday's-best-at-nfl-training-camps-what-you-need-to-know/new/#newmaximum allowable amount, as lead in drinking water can have serious health impacts, especially for children.