Florida among states with concerns over lead in school drinking water

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Environmental Protection Agency is stepping up efforts to tackle lead in school drinking water after $26 million in new funding.

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Researchers from Environment America suggest using that money to replace old water fountains with new ones.

A recent study found that no state scored an “A” for water quality in schools, and over half failed, including Florida.

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Experts stress that there’s no safe level of lead exposure.

“I think every parent wants to make sure that their kids have safe drinking water every day,” said John Rumpler with Environment America. “Wherever they go to learn and play. That’s just a basic expectation we have for our schools and childcare systems.”

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You can filter the lead out of your drinking water at home.

Experts say you can purchase and install a certified lead-removing water system.

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