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.

There are steps you can take to protect you and your family from lead in tap water.

Today we are encouraging people to look for and replace lead-based water pipes and plumbing in their homes.

As Drinking Water Week rolls on, we are encouraging everyone to check for lead service lines in their homes.

For decades now, people have known that ingesting lead is a very bad thing. But while we’ve learned about the dangers of exposure from lead paint and dust, have you considered your tap water as a potential source?