Sentences with phrase «for lead in water»

A grant program to reimburse schools that test for lead in their water has been cut from the state budget.

She has reported on controversies around discipline in charter schools, racial segregation in the New York City school system, and flaws in the city's method of testing for lead in water in schools.

Responding to the crisis in Flint, Mich., there has been countrywide testing for lead in the water at schools.

Wednesday school officials announced that some school buildings have not been tested for lead in the water since 2005.

As New York City retests all public school buildings for lead in the water, 140 have had at least one water sample showing elevated levels so far.

«If any results are found above the EPA's action level for lead in water we will be prepared to supply schools with alternative drinking water and hand washing stations,» Dobard wrote.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah drinking water regulators and school districts across the state are rolling out a voluntary initiative to test for lead in water delivery systems, with initial sampling showing some schools need to make upgrades or improvements.

The village currently has the highest 90th percentile for lead in water in the state.

The Rochester City School District says it has completed its testing for lead in water in all school buildings and district facilities.

Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing for $ 100 million in funding to help schools test for lead in water supplies.

About 20 percent of the Long Island school districts that said they tested for lead in water at their schools reported finding the metal at levels that caused them to shut down fountains and replace fixtures, according to a Newsday / News 12 Long Island survey.

Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner says the city will be testing for lead in water in each of the city's public schools to make sure no high lead levels are lurking that could harm children.

Supporters of a bill that would require schools to test for lead in water were trying to overcome the concerns of a single assemblywoman, Catherine T. Nolan, a Democrat from Queens who is chairwoman of the Committee on Education.

Paid family leave, increasing the minimum wage and requiring schools test for lead in the water are three big issues Hunter was happy to see passed in this year's legislative session.