Drinking water at most Illinois public schools shows elevated lead levels
Research shows even trace amounts of lead in water can have major impacts on a child’s ability to perform academically.
A 2017 law said Illinois public schools testing their water fountains and sinks for lead had to notify parents, but a recent Chicago Tribune investigation finds those results weren’t made public.
Reset learns more on that investigation’s findings and on the impact of lead contamination on children’s development.
GUEST: Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune investigative data reporter
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Drinking water at most Illinois public schools shows elevated lead levels
Research shows even trace amounts of lead in water can have major impacts on a child’s ability to perform academically.
A 2017 law said Illinois public schools testing their water fountains and sinks for lead had to notify parents, but a recent Chicago Tribune investigation finds those results weren’t made public.
Reset learns more on that investigation’s findings and on the impact of lead contamination on children’s development.
GUEST: Emily Hoerner, Chicago Tribune investigative data reporter