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School water testing positive for lead

Posted at 7:33 PM, Jan 12, 2019
and last updated 2019-01-12 20:55:30-05

One of the most dangerous things at school might just be the water fountain.

Harvard University is putting out new numbers showing 44 percent of schools tested had a water sample above the allowed level of lead.

And get this - 26 states - including Oklahoma - don't even test.

There is no level of lead exposure that's considered safe.

It causes nerve and brain damage in children and blood pressure problems in adults.

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