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Help lead the way to a lead-free future
Dave Gaylinn
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6/12/2020 10:50:00 AM
Establishing an inventory of lead service lines is an important step to a lead-free future.
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Lead found in drinking water in Newark
Dave Gaylinn
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9/5/2019 10:12:00 AM
The lead found in two homes in Newark, N.J., can serve as a reminder about how to protect yourself and your family.
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Back to school without lead
Amber Wilson
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9/12/2018 4:57:00 PM
As families across the country dive into a new school year, we thought now would be a good time to provide some context when it comes to drinking water in schools and child care facilities.
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Talkin' 'bout lead in drinking water
Amber Wilson
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5/10/2018 8:18:00 AM
Drinking Water Week continues! This week is a good time to check your home’s pipes and plumbing for lead.
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Keep your tap water safe from lead
Amber Wilson
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10/23/2017 1:01:00 PM
There are steps you can take to protect you and your family from lead in tap water.
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Get the lead out during Drinking Water Week
Amber Wilson
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5/9/2017 2:57:00 AM
Today we are encouraging people to look for and replace lead-based water pipes and plumbing in their homes.
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Be informed about your tap water quality
Amber Wilson
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2/14/2017 3:45:00 AM
A clever and perhaps misleading Pur water filters TV campaign puts a fine point on the importance of being informed about your tap water quality.
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Protecting Your Family From Lead Exposure
Amber Wilson
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10/27/2016 3:21:00 AM
While there are many sources of lead exposure, today there’s growing awareness that some homes have lead in water pipes, fixtures and plumbing. Lead presents health concerns for people of all ages and particularly for infants and young children.
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Check for lead service lines during Drinking Water Week
Amber Wilson
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5/3/2016 2:00:00 AM
As Drinking Water Week rolls on, we are encouraging everyone to check for lead service lines in their homes.
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Sesame Street and John Oliver take on lead
Amber Wilson
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4/22/2016 4:18:00 AM
With the help of the Sesame Street crew, Last Week Tonight host John Oliver talks about the dangers of lead poisoning.
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