An environmental group said Philadelphia's school system needs to re-examine and rework its water pipes after a study found major lead contamination in school buildings.
An environmental group said Philadelphia's school system needs to re-examine and rework its water pipes after a study found major lead contamination in school buildings., which was released by the PennPIRG Education Fund, the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center and the Black Church Center for Justice and Equality, found that 61% of outlets tested across 65 schools were tainted with lead.
The district said it has a system in place to prevent students and staff from drinking contaminated water. "It's time for district officials to address this threat once and for all," David Masur, the executive director of the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center said in a statement.
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