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Lead found in drinking water in Newark

Dave Gaylinn posted on 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 posted on 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 posted on 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 posted on 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 posted on 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 posted on 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.

| Categories: | Tags: Pur, water filters, home treatment devices, lead, consumer confidence report, NSF International | View Count: (2462) |

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Protecting Your Family From Lead Exposure

Amber Wilson posted on 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 posted on 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 posted on 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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Tap water bar set to open in Minneapolis

Amber Wilson posted on 3/24/2016 3:12:00 AM

Two Minneapolis artists are well on their way to opening the "Water Bar", which will serve just the city's tap water and also water from other communities as well.

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