The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is setting aside $26 million in funding for U.S. states and territories, aimed at tackling the issue of lead in drinking water offered in schools and childcare facilities, the agency said in a June 13 statement.
“Lead is a neurotoxin that can negatively impact American children,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.
“With $26 million in funding this year, more schools will be able to identify sources of lead in their water and take action so that our nation’s children can focus on learning, playing, and developing skills that will maximize their potential and make our nation stronger.”…